DECISION

1.    Note the requirement to invest in York Hall Spa and Mile End outdoor sports pitches in 2024/25.

2.    Note the budgeted income for York Hall Spa and Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches is £0.851 million in 2024/25

3.    Approve an addition £1.166 million capital funding for 2024/25 for the refurbishment of York Hall Spa to Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches.

4.    Note the level of approved investment of £3.665 in Leisure Assets Investment Programme as shown in paragraph 3.19 of the report.

5.    Support the development of options appraisals and feasibility studies for further investment to improve leisure facilities as shown in Table 6 at paragraph 3.22 of the report. Options appraisals and feasibility studies should be submitted to the November meeting of cabinet for consideration.

6.    Notes the progress to developing and delivering a Tower Hamlets Place Based Partnership and PlayZones as shown in paragraphs 3.24 to 3.31 of the report.

Action by

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES (S. BAXTER)

Head of Leisure Operations (S. Jones)

Councillor Kamrul Hussain, Cabinet Member for Culture and Recreation, introduced the report that identified the capital funding required to carry out priority short-term improvements to Mile End Leisure Centre 3G outdoor sports pitches and York Hall Spa. Councillor Hussain also explained how options were being developed for future investment in leisure facilities and explained progress to date on developing and delivering a Tower Hamlets Place Based Partnership and PlayZones.

The Mayor and Cabinet welcomed the update which they felt would address and reverse the depletion of valuable community assets. The Mayor requested a further update report to November Cabinet in respect of the options appraisals and feasibility studies.

RESOLVED that the Mayor in Cabinet:

1. Noted the requirement to invest in York Hall Spa and Mile End outdoor sports pitches in 2024/25.

2. Noted the budgeted income for York Hall Spa and Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches is £0.851 million in 2024/25

3. Approved an addition £1.166 million capital funding for 2024/25 for the refurbishment of York Hall Spa to Mile End Leisure Centre outdoor sports pitches.

4. Noted the level of approved investment of £3.665 in Leisure Assets Investment Programme as shown in paragraph 3.19 of the report.

5. Supported the development of options appraisals and feasibility studies for further investment to improve leisure facilities as shown in Table 6 at paragraph 3.22 of the report. Options appraisals and feasibility studies should be submitted to the November meeting of cabinet for consideration.

6. Noted the progress to developing and delivering a Tower Hamlets Place Based Partnership and PlayZones as shown in paragraphs 3.24 to 3.31 of the report.