Issue details

Closure of Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre

To give further consideration to the decision to close Whitcliffe Mount as a result of the outcome of an Ombudsman investigation.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure/Savings > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Cleckheaton;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/11/2015

This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.

Reason for urgency:
In accordance with Regulation 10, the decision can be taken at the meeting on 15 December 2015 as it is impracticable to give 28 days notice, due to the need to give early consideration to the outcome of an ombudsman investigation and to avoid potential delays in the implementation of the project.

Decision due: 17 Dec 2015 by Cabinet (Holding Executive to Account)

Lead director: Assistant Director, Communities and Leisure

Department: Community Development, Councillors Involvement in a New Council, including Councillor Development

Contact: Adele Poppleton, Service Director for Culture and Visitor Economy Email: adele.poppleton@kirklees.gov.uk.

Members/Officers Involved: Cllr Jean Calvert Cllr Graham Turner Adele Poppleton