Issue - meetings

Report of Director of Tourism and Leisure

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Margaret Bannister

(Key decision):

(1) To approve measures to create new agreements with Wave Leisure to operate the four Leisure Centres (Eastbourne Sports Park; Hampden Park; Shinewater; Cavendish) and Motcombe Pool as of 1st April 2019. To delegate authority to the Director of Tourism and Enterprise, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Tourism & Enterprise, to negotiate and conclude any lease, contract, grant and other arrangements to allow for the operation of these Centres in the most efficient structure to achieve this outcome ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

(2) To approve future monitoring of the agreement provided by Wave in the form of an annual report to Cabinet.

(3) To approve measures for Wave to operate Regency Community Centre. To delegate authority to the Director of Tourism and Enterprise, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Tourism & Enterprise, to negotiate and conclude any lease, contract, grant and other arrangements to allow for the operation of Regency Community Centre in the most efficient structure to achieve this outcome ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

(4) To agree that the delegations at 1 and 3 above include authorisation not to dispose by auction or invitation of tenders following public advertisement (sought under Contract Procedure Rule 18.1).

(5) To resolve that any leases to be granted to Wave Leisure to allow them to occupy premises outlined in this report will help the Council to secure the promotion or improvement of the social well-being of the Council’s area.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Tourism and Enterprise, seeking approval to transfer management of the four Eastbourne Borough Council Leisure Centres and Motcombe Pool to a new operator and enter into new arrangements with Wave Leisure Ltd.

Councillor Ungar declared a personal interest in this item and remained in the room whilst the item was considered.

Resolved (key decision):

(1) To approve measures to create new agreements with Wave Leisure to operate the four Leisure Centres (Eastbourne Sports Park; Hampden Park; Shinewater; Cavendish) and Motcombe Pool as of 1st April 2019. To delegate authority to the Director of Tourism and Enterprise, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Tourism & Enterprise, to negotiate and conclude any lease, contract, grant and other arrangements to allow for the operation of these Centres in the most efficient structure to achieve this outcome, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

(2) To approve future monitoring of the agreement provided by Wave in the form of an annual report to Cabinet.

(3) To approve measures for Wave to operate Regency Community Centre. To delegate authority to the Director of Tourism and Enterprise, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Tourism & Enterprise, to negotiate and conclude any lease, contract, grant and other arrangements to allow for the operation of Regency Community Centre in the most efficient structure to achieve this outcome, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

(4) To agree that the delegations at 1 and 3 above include authorisation not to dispose by auction or invitation of tenders following public advertisement (sought under Contract Procedure Rule 18.1).

(5) To resolve that any leases to be granted to Wave Leisure to allow them to occupy premises outlined in this report will help the Council to secure the promotion or improvement of the social well-being of the Council’s area.

Reason for decisions:

To enable improved management and investment opportunities for the existing four ‘dry’ leisure sites and Motcombe Pool with an emphasis on improving community participation in sports activities and improving the well-being of the local community through a more active lifestyle.