To consider a report of the Executive Member for Culture and Leisure.

NOTE: A related report is to be considered in Part II of this agenda.

1. That the outcome of stage 1 and stage 2 of the Strategic Outcomes Planning Model (SOPM) be noted and the undertaking of stages 3 and 4 approved.

2. That a proposed revised leisure strategy be noted in line with a refurbishment programme for the three leisure centres of Altrincham, Sale and Stretford, subject to completion of the SOPM stages 3 and 4 which will be submitted to the Executive in 2021.

3. That it be noted that Trafford is developing an Active Travel Plan for 2021 that will include integrated walking and cycling strategy and connectivity to the leisure estate.

4. That it be noted that as part of the formulation of the capital programme for 2021/24 this will include for the development and delivery of the business case for three Leisure Centre refurbishments, along with essential maintenance works across the leisure estate.

5. That it be approved that Trafford Leisure CIC continue the role of managing Council owned leisure facilities within new Governance arrangements based on a new contract and operating agreement.

6. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to negotiate and agree the terms of new agreements and leases with Trafford Leisure CIC Limited in relation to the use and operation of the facilities.

7. That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to enter into and sign and/or seal the said agreements and leases on behalf of the Council.

The Executive Member for Culture and Leisure submitted a report which set out a new Strategic Outcomes Planning Model (SOPM), aligning the leisure strategy with the Council’s corporate plan to inform decisions on leisure facilities and services. The report revised the leisure investment strategy to take account of current financial challenges faced by the Council and Trafford Leisure and confirmed the preferred management option for its delivery. Due to significant budget pressures the investment strategy had been reviewed to provide an affordable option that would improve the leisure centre facilities and continue to meet the objective improving health and wellbeing outcomes for a greater number of Trafford residents through increasing levels of physical activity.

It was noted that a related report was to be considered in Part II of the agenda; and an opportunity was provided for Members to raise questions on the report’s content. These centred on the potential costs of the current refurbishment proposals, and aspirations for the development of outdoor sporting and leisure activities.

          RESOLVED -

(1)      That the outcome of stage 1 and stage 2 of the Strategic Outcomes Planning Model (SOPM) be noted and the undertaking of stages 3 and 4 approved.

(2)      That a proposed revised leisure strategy be noted in line with a refurbishment programme for the three leisure centres of Altrincham, Sale and Stretford, subject to completion of the SOPM stages 3 and 4 which will be submitted to the Executive in 2021.

(3)      That it be noted that Trafford is developing an Active Travel Plan for 2021 that will include integrated walking and cycling strategy and connectivity to the leisure estate.

(4)      That it be noted that as part of the formulation of the capital programme for 2021/24 this will include for the development and delivery of the business case for three Leisure Centre refurbishments, along with essential maintenance works across the leisure estate.

(5)      That it be approved that Trafford Leisure CIC continue the role of managing Council owned leisure facilities within new Governance arrangements based on a new contract and operating agreement.

(6)      That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place in consultation with the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to negotiate and agree the terms of new agreements and leases with Trafford Leisure CIC Limited in relation to the use and operation of the facilities.

(7)      That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for Governance and Community Strategy to enter into and sign and/or seal the said agreements and leases on behalf of the Council.