Cabinet will be asked to agree to progress a new Leisure Centre in the South of the Borough.

Cabinet:

1. Noted the outcome of the Feasibility Study and the ‘resident conversation’ for a new leisure centre in the South of the borough as set out in this report and appendices.

2. Agreed in principle that the Rainham Recreation Ground site be progressed as further set out in this report and that detailed designs be drawn up, an application for planning permission be made and the tendering of the construction be progressed whilst the planning application is being considered.

3. Subject to the previous recommendations and approval of capital budget, noted that all subsequent decisions relating to a new leisure centre on Rainham Recreation Ground, including the variation of the contract with Sports and Leisure Management for delivery and ongoing services will be made by the Leader, in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance and the Chief Operating Officer, to include variation of the contract with Sports and Leisure Management for delivery and ongoing services at the new leisure centre.