Resolved –

(1)       The work undertaken on behalf of the Council be noted. 

(2)       That the Council continues to develop the Sedbergh Sports Facility allowing the subsequent disposal of the Richard Dunn Sports Centre site. 

(3)       That the Council ceases to develop the City Centre sports facility and will not take forward the South West Pool at Clayton Heights planned for phase 2 of the sports facilities investment programme.   

(4)       That the Council brings forward the development of a new          community   Swimming Pool and Sports Facility in the North of         Bradford City with immediate effect, allowing for     Bingley Pool to           be offered for community management and if a solution can not           be found the pool will close.

(5)       That the Council agrees that when the new pool at Sedbergh opens, Queensbury Pool will be offered for community management and if no solution can be found the pool will close.

(6)       That the capital requirement for £28.1m and the revenue budget consequences of proceeding with the scheme are reflected in the recommendations to the Council Budget for future financial years.

(7)       That the Council continues with the plan to forward fund the new facilities from the Capital Investment Plan prior to the closure and disposal of the Richard Dunn site.

ACTION: Strategic Director Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Economy

                                                                        (Phil Barker – 01274 432616)