Decision details

*RESOLVED-

1.   That the proposed changes to Leisure Fees and Charges, as outlined in Appendix A to the officer’s report, be approved and implemented from 1 October, 2017.

2.   That the proposals for concessionary charge eligibility, as outlined in Appendix A to the officer’s report, be approved.

3.   That the proposal to vary standard charges to maxmimise opportunity and efficiency, and address market changes be approved, by agreement with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing be approved.

4.   That monitoring and analysis of membership and centre usage be continued to assess any possible impacts of the proposed changes.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

1.   It is important that fees and charges for leisure services are reviewed to ensure financial efficiencies and service sustainability whilst working under significant economic pressure.

2.   The support the Council’s delivery of the Great Place Great Service priorities for visitors and residents to Chesterfield, by providing a range of good quality, competitive and affordable services.

3.   Chesterfield has significant areas of deprivation.  The Sport and Leisure Service provides a variety of programmes and initiatives that contribute to promoting positive and healthy lifestyles, and affordable access to these services is essential to supporting the Council’s priority of improving health and wellbeing outcomes and reducing inequalities.