Issue - items at meetings - Withdean Sports Complex – Climbing Wall

Report of the Assistant Chief Executive and the Executive Director of Finance & Resources (copy attached).

22.1         The Committee considered a report of the Assistant Chief Executive and the Executive Director Finance and Resources detailing a proposal to install a new climbing wall in the indoor tennis centre at Withdean Sports Complex. The proposed climbing wall would occupy the space of one of the three indoor tennis courts. It was confirmed that the two remaining courts would still be available for use.

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22.--    RESOLVED - That Economic Development & Culture Committee;

            (i) Approves the installation of a new climbing wall at Withdean Sports Complex to be operated by High Sports Ltd; and

            (ii) Notes that, to implement recommendation (i) if agreed, the council will grant a lease direct to High Sports Ltd under powers delegated to the Head of Property and Design; and consequential amendments to the Sports Facilities Contract with Freedom Leisure will be managed and implemented under powers delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive.

22.1         The Committee considered a report of the Assistant Chief Executive and the Executive Director Finance and Resources detailing a proposal to install a new climbing wall in the indoor tennis centre at Withdean Sports Complex. The proposed climbing wall would occupy the space of one of the three indoor tennis courts. It was confirmed that the two remaining courts would still be available for use.

22.2    Councillor Brown welcomed the proposal stating that she considered the proposed location for the climbing wall was excellent and that it would be an asset and would attract new users to Withdean. Confirmation was sought however that this would not have a negative impact on the existing tennis provision. The Head of Leisure explained that very careful consideration had been given to existing tennis provision and use to ensure that installation of the climbing wall would not be detrimental.

22.3    Councillor Hawtree also welcomed the proposal stating that he hoped it would be possible to investigate whether other locations in the city might be suitable for provision of similar facilities.

22.4    Councillor Fitch stated that he considered this provision, part of on going modernisation would  be  beneficial.

22.5    RESOLVED - That Economic Development & Culture Committee;

            (i) Approves the installation of a new climbing wall at Withdean Sports Complex to be operated by High Sports Ltd; and

            (ii) Notes that, to implement recommendation (i) if agreed, the council will grant a lease direct to High Sports Ltd under powers delegated to the Head of Property and Design; and consequential amendments to the Sports Facilities Contract with Freedom Leisure will be managed and implemented under powers delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive.