POLICY & RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Agenda Item 85 Brighton & Hove City Council

Subject:		Freedom Leisure Contract – Response to Increased Energy Costs
Date of Meeting:		1 December 2022
Contact Officer:	Name:	Thomas Bald	Tel:
	E-mail:	thomas.bald@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Wards Affected:		All Wards

For General release

Action Required of Policy & Resources Committee:

To receive the recommendations of the TECC Committee for consideration.

Recommendations:

That the Policy & Resources Committee:

(i)        Note the contents of this report in relation to the increased costs faced by

leisure operators across the UK linked to the energy supply crisis.

(ii)        Agree that it is necessary to support Freedom Leisure to ensure their

continued viability and the delivery of the Sports Facilities Contracts.

(iii)       Authorise the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture to

implement the range of mitigation measures outlined in this report at

paragraphs 3.18 and 3.23, with the exception of the caveat regarding

parking charges outlined in 2.8.

(i) Note that the various measures will be reviewed by officers over six months and a report will be brought to TECC by June 2023 on whether it is possible to revert back to standard contract arrangements. Committee authorises the Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Culture to make revisions and changes to the arrangements based on the ongoing impact, cost and potential changes to utility prices, but agrees that committee approval will be sought if car park charging is required at Withdean Sports Complex.

Extract from TECC committee minutes to follow