The global energy crisis and price increases have been compounded by the wider economic challenges faced by all businesses, through increased supplier costs e.g., swimming pool chemicals, inflation, interest rate rises, pay awards and the general cost of living increases.

However, whilst this is a cross sector national issue, leisure centres, and in particular those with swimming pools, due to their high utility requirements, are being significantly impacted.

Tiller Leisure Centre has been subject to a significant increase in energy costs as a result of an energy tariff change in October 2022. Without financial support to mitigate the increased energy costs, Tiller Leisure Centre is not financially viable. As a result the centre, or parts of the centre, such as the swimming pool, would be subject to closure and or significantly increased leisure centre costs for residents.

This report outlines the financial support required from the Council to mitigate the ten-fold increase in energy costs at Tiller Leisure Centre as a result of tariff changes that came into effect in October 202