Agenda item

A report of the Leisure and Wellbeing Transformation Programme Manager.

Consideration was given to a report of the Assistant Director for Leisure and Wellbeing, which had been circulated prior to the meeting to note the representations and comments received in relation to the Leisure Transformation update and seek approval of the recommendations made.

RESOLVED:

THAT:

1. Cabinet notes the research, findings and recommendations from the updated Leisure Strategy which forms the evidence base and strategic framework for future investment and management of the Council’s leisure portfolio.

2. Cabinet notes the results of the 2025 Leisure Transformation Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement.

3. Cabinet approves further feasibility work on the recommended outline facility mix for the Carlton Leisure and Community Wellbeing Centre (“Carlton Active”), based on Option 3 - core facilities with soft play. At this stage this will not include a 3G football pitch.

4. Cabinet agrees, in line with the Leisure Facilities Strategy, that the Council will continue to engage with and offer non-financial support to Gedling Indoor Bowls Club in exploring relocation options.

5. Cabinet agrees to undertake consultation to seek a public view on the Council withdrawing its service provision from the joint use agreement leisure centre sites, in line with the recommendations of the Leisure Strategy.