Issue - meetings

(1)  That the creation of a pay-to-use leisure facility in Mote Park be approved.  This will include an internal belayed high course, internal belayed high course for children, climbing wall, adventure gold course and Segway hire facility;

(2)  That a capital budget of £790,000 be approved to deliver the project and that authority to spend the project budget is delegated to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Community and Leisure Services and Corporate Services, including the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment for the Adventure Zone;

(3)  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development to obtain the necessary approval and consents for the Adventure Zone;

(4)  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development to finalise and implement an operating model for the Adventure Zone in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services;

(5)  That Officers report back detailing proposals for the provision of a café and toilets in Mote Park; and

(6)  That Officers report back on detailed proposals for the provision of an ice rink to form part of the Council’s Festivals and Events Strategy.

Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development – A Sustainable Future for Mote Park (Adventure Zone).

DECISION MADE:

(1)  That the creation of a pay-to-use leisure facility in Mote Park be approved.  This will include an internal belayed high course, internal belayed high course for children, climbing wall, adventure gold course and Segway hire facility;

(2)  That a capital budget of £790,000 be approved to deliver the project and that authority to spend the project budget is delegated to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Community and Leisure Services and Corporate Services, including the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment for the Adventure Zone;

(3)  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development to obtain the necessary approval and consents for the Adventure Zone;

(4)  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Commercial and Economic Development to finalise and implement an operating model for the Adventure Zone in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services;

(5)  That Officers report back detailing proposals for the provision of a café and toilets in Mote Park; and

(6)  That Officers report back on detailed proposals for the provision of an ice rink to form part of the Council’s Festivals and Events Strategy.

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