This Council notes the positive and strong working relationship that continues between Trafford Community Leisure Trust (TCLT) and the Council in regards to the continuation of leisure provision in Trafford.

In April, TCLT and the Council released a joint statement announcing the end of the contract between the two organisations.  However, to ensure a seamless transition for staff and residents whilst work was undertaken on future next steps, a six-month extension was agreed.

The Council notes the next steps in this regard:

·             The 6-month extension to the contract with TCLT will come to a natural end on 30 September 2015;

·             That work is underway to secure the provision of leisure facilities within the borough from September 2015, including the transfer-in of the operation to the Council in a seamless and transparent manner which will protect staff and services;

·             It continues to be business as usual at all TCLT facilities in Trafford now and until a new provider is found;

·             The Council reiterates the comments made in the April statement that ‘Sport is a huge part of Trafford’s heritage and features heavily in everyday lives therefore it is a key priority for the Council, as we continue to work closely with the Trafford Partnership and its Sports & Physical Activity Partnership, to ensure that Trafford develops a modern and fit-for-purpose leisure provision that meets current and future demands of residents.’

The Council agrees to work collectively with all partners to support the continued provision of leisure facilities across the borough and is committed to achieving a sustainable and high quality service.

(Note: The following Members of the Council declared a personal interest in this item, for the reasons stated below and remained in the meeting during consideration of the matter:

Councillor Adshead - a Trafford Community Leisure Trust Pass Holder;

Councillor Coupe - a Council appointed representative on Trafford Community Leisure Trust;

Councillor Taylor - a Trafford Community Leisure Trust Pass Holder; and

Councillor Whetton - a Council appointed representative on Trafford Community Leisure Trust.)

It was moved and seconded that:

“This Council notes the positive and strong working relationship that continues between Trafford Community Leisure Trust (TCLT) and the Council in regards to the continuation of leisure provision in Trafford.

In April, TCLT and the Council released a joint statement announcing the end of the contract between the two organisations.  However, to ensure a seamless transition for staff and residents whilst work was undertaken on future next steps, a six-month extension was agreed.

The Council notes the next steps in this regard:

·             The 6-month extension to the contract with TCLT will come to a natural end on 30 September 2015;

·             That work is underway to secure the provision of leisure facilities within the borough from September 2015, including the transfer-in of the operation to the Council in a seamless and transparent manner which will protect staff and services;

·             It continues to be business as usual at all TCLT facilities in Trafford now and until a new provider is found;

·             The Council reiterates the comments made in the April statement that ‘Sport is a huge part of Trafford’s heritage and features heavily in everyday lives therefore it is a key priority for the Council, as we continue to work closely with the Trafford Partnership and its Sports and Physical Activity Partnership, to ensure that Trafford develops a modern and fit-for-purpose leisure provision that meets current and future demands of residents.’

The Council agrees to work collectively with all partners to support the continued provision of leisure facilities across the borough and is committed to achieving a sustainable and high quality service.”

Following a debate on the matter, the Motion was put to the vote and declared.

RESOLVED: That this Council notes the positive and strong working relationship that continues between Trafford Community Leisure Trust (TCLT) and the Council in regards to the continuation of leisure provision in Trafford.

In April, TCLT and the Council released a joint statement announcing the end of the contract between the two organisations.  However, to ensure a seamless transition for staff and residents whilst work was undertaken on future next steps, a six-month extension was agreed.

The Council notes the next steps in this regard:

·             The 6-month extension to the contract with TCLT will come to a natural end on 30 September 2015;

·             That work is underway to secure the provision of leisure facilities within the borough from September 2015, including the transfer-in of the operation to the Council in a seamless and transparent manner which will protect staff and services;

·             It continues to be business as usual at all TCLT facilities in Trafford now and until a new provider is found;

·             The Council reiterates the comments made in the April statement that ‘Sport is a huge part of Trafford’s heritage and features heavily in everyday lives therefore it is a key priority for the Council, as we continue to work closely with the Trafford Partnership and its Sports and Physical Activity Partnership, to ensure that Trafford develops a modern and fit-for-purpose leisure provision that meets current and future demands of residents.’

The Council agrees to work collectively with all partners to support the continued provision of leisure facilities across the borough and is committed to achieving a sustainable and high quality service.