The Portfolio Holder for Culture and Leisure presented the report of the Director of Place providing an update on Future Swimming Provision in Shrewsbury. 

RESOLVED:

1. To acknowledge and approve the findings of the recent review that the most suitable location for any town centre facility is the existing Quarry site.

2. To authorise Council officers to commence initial discussions with the operator, Shropshire Community Leisure Trust, and their managing agent, Serco Leisure Ltd., to investigate the potential to develop a new facility on the existing Quarry site.

3. To authorise officers to explore options at Sundorne Sports Village to ensure continuity of public swimming within Shrewsbury whilst works to the Quarry Pool site takes place.

4. To agree a revenue budget of £500,000 to undertake the full feasibility assessments, due diligence, site investigations and progress to full design of the recommended options above.  This will be funded from rescheduled projects within earmarked reserves.

5. To agree that the detailed implementation of all aspects of the recommendations made within this report are delegated to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Culture and Leisure.