Decision

The Executive has decided to approve budget changes to complete essential works at the National Squash Centre and Regional Athletics Arena.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved.

summary: The decision is about approving budget changes to complete essential works at the National Squash Centre and Regional Athletics Arena.

topline: The Executive has decided to approve budget changes to complete essential works at the National Squash Centre and Regional Athletics Arena.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocating funds for specific sports facilities, which could be seen as favoring certain activities over others.

affected_stakeholders: ["National Squash Centre staff", "Regional Athletics Arena staff", "Local residents", "Sports enthusiasts"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.manchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1001

Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve budget to complete essential works at National Squash Centre and Regional Athletics Arena.  

Content: To approve budget to complete essential works at National Squash Centre and Regional Athletics Arena.   Executive approve the following budget changes to the Councils Capital Programme:-   ·            Neighbourhoods - National Squash Centre and Manchester Regional Arena Refurbishment – a capital budget increase of £2.514m, funded by Waterfall Reserve and a capital budget virement of £3.767m, funded from the Asset Management Programme allocated budget to complete essential works at National Squash Centre and Regional Athletics Arena to ensure the centre remains operational in accordance with modern standards

Date of Decision: November 13, 2024