Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the proposed sport and leisure fees and charges, as outlined in Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved and implemented from 1 April, 2019.

2.   That the proposals for concessionary charges, as outlined in Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved.

3.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing, in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be authorised to apply appropriate fees and charges to new activities that are introduced during the period 1 April, 2019 through 31 March, 2020.

4.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing, in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be authorised to adjust the agreed fees and charges to maximise promotional opportunities in order to stimulate usage, support the retention of customers and respond to external market forces.

REASON FOR DECISION

To set the fees and charges for sport and leisure activities and facilities with effect from 1 April, 2019.

The Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing submitted a report recommending for approval proposed changes to the fees and charges for sport and leisure activities provided at Queen’s Park Sports Centre and Staveley Healthy Living Centre, to take effect from 1 April, 2019.

The fees and charges are reviewed annually in accordance with the Council’s Financial Regulations. The proposed revisions to the fees and charges had taken into account:

·        the Council’s commitment to promoting health and wellbeing, particularly amongst the borough’s most vulnerable communities;

·        the rise in competition from private gym operators;

·        the need to achieve financial sustainability, balancing competitive pricing whilst maximising income;

·        how best to retain customers by offering a variety of payment options;

·        benchmarking with other public sector sport and leisure providers.

Both facilities would continue to deliver promotional opportunities to stimulate demand and support the retention of customers. In addition, the Change4Life membership option would continue to provide access to reduced fees and charges in line with the Council’s Concessions Policy.

The proposed fees and charges were predicted to achieve an overall 3% uplift in income which would help to offset the increased inflationary pressures relating to the cost of facility operations. Full details of the fees and charges were provided in Appendix A of the officer’s report.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the proposed sport and leisure fees and charges, as outlined in Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved and implemented from 1 April, 2019.

2.   That the proposals for concessionary charges, as outlined in Appendix A of the officer’s report, be approved.

3.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing, in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be authorised to apply appropriate fees and charges to new activities that are introduced during the period 1 April, 2019 through 31 March, 2020.

4.   That the Assistant Director – Health and Wellbeing, in agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, be authorised to adjust the agreed fees and charges to maximise promotional opportunities in order to stimulate usage, support the retention of customers and respond to external market forces.

REASON FOR DECISION

To set the fees and charges for sport and leisure activities and facilities with effect from 1 April, 2019.