Decision details

Decision made

That the portfolio holder for Finance, Property and Assets approves the recommendation as detailed in paragraph 2 of the confidential report.

Reasons for decision

This relates to the decision taken by the full Council of South Ribble on 20 January 2021 to take the management of the Council’s Leisure Centres back in-house from 1 April 2021. The timescale involved in transferring the Leisure Facilities service back in-house necessitates a whole range of decisions that need to be taken very quickly. This is to ensure that the transfer of the services happens as smoothly as possible.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Given the timescales involved in transferring the Leisure Facilities management service back in-house there is no other option available other than seeking an urgent decision to join the purchasing framework to identify future utility providers for the Council’s Leisure Centres going forward.