Issue - meetings

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: For Members to agree to the proposed investments at Abergavenny and Chepstow Leisure Centres to ensure that they remain fit for purpose for future generations and attractive to existing customers. To update Members of the latest Caldicot Leisure Centre position.

Authors: Ian Saunders, MonLife Chief Operating Officer

Nick John, MonLife Leisure Services Manager

Marie Bartlett, MonLife Finance and Resources Manager

Richard Simpkins, MonLife Business & Commercial Development Manager

Contact Details: E-mail: iansaunders@monmouthshire.gov.uk

E-mail: nicholasjohn@monmouthshire.gov.uk

E-mail: mariebartlett@monmouthshire.gov.uk

E-mail: richardsimpkins@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet recommends to Council to release the sum of £2.2m from capital receipts to fund the following investments to improve customer experience; Chepstow Leisure Centre – £0.5m to upgrade fitness equipment and minor centre refurbishments Abergavenny Leisure Centre – £1.7m to re-design the first floor to provide a new enhanced gym area and dedicated spin studio and exercise studio.

To pause any significant developments at Caldicot Leisure Centre pending the results of the Levelling up Grant Bid but to invest in some necessary upgrades to portable equipment and fitness class resources