Decision details

1)    Cabinet APPROVED that the Council submit a bid to secure funding to deliver the required improvements to the tennis courts at the Melton Sports Village.  The total investment required was anticipated to be £120k, to include principle match funding of £40k from the Council and £20k from a community partner;

2)    Cabinet AGREED that release of £40k Council funding was conditional upon:

·         Identification of and ability to work with a trusted partner.

·         Receipt of £20k of community funding.

·         Receipt of up to £60k of grant funding.

·         Evidence of a suitable business case showing payback for the Council inclusive of the potential to lose £5k rental.

·         Prior to release of the Council funds, Cabinet would be satisfied with future arrangements for the tenure of the site, to include future arrangements for maintenance and investment.

3)    Cabinet RECOMMENDED that Council approve the allocation of a sum of £120k (access subject to the above conditions being met)be included within the Capital Programme 2019/20 for improvements to the tennis courts at Melton Sports Village (to be funded £60k from grant funding, £20k community funding and £40k from the Council’s own resources;

4)    Cabinet DETERMINED to fund the Council’s £40k contribution from capital receipts.