Issue - meetings

A report was presented which gave the outcome of an options review for the delivery of a new leisure centre. Some Members expressed concern regarding keeping the main leisure facility in the town centre and the resulting difficulty of access for those from outside of Hinckley. In response it was noted that an earlier survey showed the site adjacent to the A47 which had been suggested at one point had not been a preferred site by those living in Barwell and Earl Shilton, and that there was no public transport to the site anyway.

The advantages of working with a development and management partner were discussed. It was noted that at this stage there was no need to agree an option including exact siting, size of leisure centre, facilities provided, and that this would come back to a future meeting.

On the motion of Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Bill, it was unanimously

RESOLVED –

(i)         the building of a new facility to replace the existing leisure centre be approved;

(ii)        the development of a new leisure centre on Argents Mead, subject to maintaining and enhancing the green space and adding value to the park, be approved;

(iii)       the facility options, procurement process and timescales as set out in sections 5 and 6 of the report be approved.