1.
That the option entitled ‘minor practical
improvements’ be pursued;
2.
That detailed plans for the minor practical
improvements be developed and included in the tender
documentation;
3.
That the capital sum of £2 million to deliver
these works be identified in the Medium-Term Financial Strategy and
in the 2023/24 capital programme;
4.
That the Director of Finance, Resources and Business
Improvement be given delegated authority, in consultation with the
Lead Member for Leisure and Arts, to lead a procurement process and
invite tenders for the delivery of the minor practical
improvements;
5.
That after the completion of the tender process,
delegated authority be given to the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services
to enter into such contracts as required to complete the contract
award and commence the minor practical improvements;
6.
That a contract extension with Maidstone Leisure
Trust and Serco Leisure Ltd for the continued operation of the
centre until 2031 be pursued by the Council; and
7.
That feasibility work on the long-term future of the
centre and all alternative options and provision be
continued.
