Issue - meetings

This report provides the Executive with the findings and recommendations following the conclusion of the Yearsley Review.  The report also provides an update on the progress of the wider Community Stadium and Leisure Facilities Project since the last report brought to Executive in December 2016.

Resolved:     That the Executive agree to:

a)           Note the work of the Review which was to secure a long-term future for Yearsley Swimming Pool (YSP).

b)           Approve Option A-4 which will allow Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) to continue to operate YSP for 91 hours per week under the Design, Build, Operate and Maintain contract (DBOM Contract) until 2024/25. (Details of Option A-4 are set out at paragraphs 22 – 24 of the report).

c)           Acknowledge the £300k New Homes Bonus budget allocation previously approved by Members at the 2015/16 Budget Council, will be used from 2019/20 to 2023/24 financial years, to maintain the operation of YSP.

d)           Acknowledge that a decision on the continued operation by GLL of YSP and the funding considerations for YSP from 2024/25 onwards can only be made at the point of considering the overall financial position of the DBOM Contract for the full Project. A further report will be brought to Executive detailing the final financial position of the full Project prior to Financial Close later in the year (Final Executive Report).

e)           Approve for the Director of Economy and Place tohave delegated powers to agree terms with Nestle to formalise access and use of the adjacent Nestle car park which is used by YSP customers.

Reason:        To agree the long-term management arrangements for Yearsley Swimming Pool following the opening of the New Leisure Facility to be delivered as part of the proposed New Stadium and Leisure Complex (“NSLC”) at Monks Cross.

Members considered a report which provided the findings and recommendations following the conclusion of the Yearsley Review.  The report also provided an update on the progress of the wider Community Stadium and Leisure Facilities Project since the last report brought to Executive in December 2016.

The significant work undertaken by Greenwich Leisure Ltd, the Yearsley Pool Action Group and the Leisure Management Team in exploring the options was highlighted.  It was noted that the recommended option offered reasonable financial revenue savings per year with little impact to the operational facility.  Whilst there would be a 10% reduction in service, hours would be retained to accommodate peak times and aquatic clubs would be able to operate and develop.

With regards to the stadium, it was noted that the judicial review had been successful and the process was found to be fair.

Resolved:     That the Executive agree to:

a)           Note the work of the Review which was to secure a long-term future for Yearsley Swimming Pool (YSP).

b)           Approve Option A-4 which will allow Greenwich Leisure Ltd (GLL) to continue to operate YSP for 91 hours per week under the Design, Build, Operate and Maintain contract (DBOM Contract) until 2024/25. (Details of Option A-4 are set out at paragraphs 22 – 24 of the report).¹

c)           Acknowledge the £300k New Homes Bonus budget allocation previously approved by Members at the 2015/16 Budget Council, will be used from 2019/20 to 2023/24 financial years, to maintain the operation of YSP.

d)           Acknowledge that a decision on the continued operation by GLL of YSP and the funding considerations for YSP from 2024/25 onwards can only be made at the point of considering the overall financial position of the DBOM Contract for the full Project. A further report will be brought to Executive detailing the final financial position of the full Project prior to Financial Close later in the year (Final Executive Report).²

e)           Approve for the Director of Economy and Place tohave delegated powers to agree terms with Nestle to formalise access and use of the adjacent Nestle car park which is used by YSP customers.³

Reason:        To agree the long-term management arrangements for Yearsley Swimming Pool following the opening of the New Leisure Facility to be delivered as part of the proposed New Stadium and Leisure Complex (“NSLC”) at Monks Cross.