That:

1.  The current proposals from Maidstone Leisure Trust and Serco Leisure for a contract extension be noted;

2.  The leisure services contract for Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park Outdoor Adventure and Lockmeadow Health Club for the period August 2024 onwards be extended for a period of five years, with up to three one-year extensions thereafter;

3.  Delegated authority be given to the Director of Finance, Resources and Business Improvement, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, Leisure and Arts, to finalise details of the contract extension;

4.  An additional £250,000 for minor capital improvements be included in the capital programme;

5.  £1,000,000 for bringing forward plans for a new or refurbished leisure centre be included in the capital programme, with a view to a final decision on the way forward by August 2026; and

6.  Delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Partnership to negotiate, execute and complete all necessary agreements, deeds and documents arising from or ancillary to the decisions.