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.