RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1.    Approved the transfer of the operation of Church Stretton Leisure Centre to the Shropshire Community Leisure Trust, subject to legal advice, as part of the existing leisure contract, until 31 July 2027.

2.    Delegated responsibility to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and the Portfolio Holder for Culture and Digital for undertaking necessary due diligence and thereafter finalising negotiations and completing the transfer to the current leisure management contract with Shropshire Community Leisure Trust.

3.    Delegated responsibility to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, the Local Member/s and the Portfolio Holder for Culture and Digital for undertaking necessary due diligence and negotiations to conclude the best value approach for the future operation of the Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow Leisure Centres, and complete any necessary contractual or lease agreements.