Decision details

Councillor Kevin Jones introduced the Holywell Leisure Centre: Community Asset Transfer Update report.

            The report outlined the timetable for completion of the work and progress by the community group in developing their updated strategic business plan including progress in areas outlined in the report.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That it be agreed that the Community Asset Transfer be phased over the period 31^st December 2016 to 1^st March 2017;

(b)       That as part of the phasing the Council agrees to implement changes in opening hours at Holywell Leisure Centre summarised in the report and detailed in the slides;

(c)        That as part of the phasing the Council agrees to implement the changes in the staffing structure summarised in the report and detailed in the slides;

(d)       That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Organisational Change) in consultation with the portfolio holder for Waste Strategy, Public Protection and Leisure to finalise the changes detailed in recommendations (a) and (b) including the final date for implementation;

(e)       That the budgetary savings estimated for this transfer are adjusted to take into account the completed transfer date of 1^st March 2017; and

(f)        That it be agreed that the Council support in principle (subject to financial diligence) the entry of the community group into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which would include acting as a guarantor for the new company.