Decision details

Purpose of report: To update members on progress with the University's competition standard swimming pool.

Members are asked to: Approve the Council's financial contribution to the project.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the University’s partnership proposal, including the allocation of a £3m capital grant, be agreed.

                        (ii)        That the draft heads for the legal agreement set out in Annex D be noted and that authority be delegated to the Head of Legal Services to finalise the heads and conclude the agreement.

REASON:                  To further the City’s swimming strategy and to create excellent facilities for the people of York to use.

                        (iii)       That Officers and the University of York be thanked for the progress that has been made in bringing this proposal forward to deliver the pool.