Decision details

Authority to vary the Leisure Agreements (dated 11 October 2011 and 12 April 2018 to enable the Council to deal with the issues arising as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and support SLM for an initial period of 3 months (April, May, June).  This decision will be subject to a review by the Director of Corporate Services on a monthly basis to ensure it accords to Government advice and remains financial viable;

Authority to enter into negotiations to extend the existing Leisure Agreement dated 11 October 2011 and subsequent contract dated 12 April 2018 for a period of 2 years;

Delegated authority for the Director of Corporate Services to negotiate the terms of any such variation and decide on whether to continue monthly support payments.

Reason for the Decision:

The Council taking action to assist the Contractor (SLM) remain viable during the enforced closures of leisure centres (Melton Sports Village & Waterfield Leisure Centre since 21.03.2020).