Decision details

To agree grant funding for the year 2018/19.

Councillor Roberts introduced the Connah’s Quay Swimming Pool and Holywell Leisure Centre Community Asset Transfer report which provided an update on progress of both and recommended a grant award for 2018/19.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That a grant to Cambrian Aquatics for the year 2018/19 of £0.065m be provided with the condition that this must be reduced in the year 2019/20;

(b)       That a grant to Holywell Leisure Centre for the year 2018/19 of £0.086m be provided with the condition that the need for this level of grant be reviewed thoroughly prior to the year 2019/20; and

(c)        That delegated authority be approved for these projects specifically to the Chief Officer (Organisational Change) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education, to be able to provide an early payment of grant or small loan (up to a maximum of £0.025m) to Cambrian Aquatics or Holywell Leisure Centre only in exceptional circumstances, and where after completing a full financial review it is considered this would ensure the facilities can remain open and that the business remains viable.