To update Cabinet on the financial challenges facing leisure centres and the implications this is likely to have on the current service offer.
The report will seek agreement to progress to a non-statutory consultation to aid decision making around any future changes to the current estate.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/08/2023
Decision due: 26 Sep 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Finance & Regeneration
Lead director: Strategic Director for Adults and Health
Department: Health and Social Care.
Contact: Adele Poppleton, Service Director for Culture and Visitor Economy Email: adele.poppleton@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A non-statutory consultation around the future of the leisure offer in Kirklees will take place following the Cabinet meeting (subject to Cabinet approval to proceed).
Members/Officers Involved: Richard Parry – Strategic Director – Adults & Health Adele Poppleton – Service Director – Culture Visitor & Economy Cllr Graham Turner – Portfolio Holder