Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for the re-surfacing of the 3G pitch were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the re-surfacing of a 5-a-side 3G pitch at Thornton Leisure Centre funded by the Leisure Management Reserve.
topline: The Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder has decided to approve the re-surfacing of a 5-a-side 3G pitch at Thornton Leisure Centre.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves routine maintenance and improvement of a leisure facility.
affected_stakeholders: ["Leisure Centre users", "Local residents", "Council staff"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=741
Decision Maker: Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To request permission to resurface one of the 3G pitches at Thornton Leisure Centre
Content: The Director of Communities submitted a report to request approval for the re-surfacing of a 5-a-side 3G pitch at Thornton Leisure Centre to be funded by the Leisure Management Reserve. Decisions The Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder and the Resources Portfolio Holder agreed: · That approval is given to resurface the 3G pitch at Thornton Leisure Centre to the value of £29,970 (includes 20% contingency) funded by the Leisure Management Reserve. · The Resources Portfolio Holder to allow this under exemptions to contract procedures, contained within the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules on the grounds that: “The goods, works or services constitute an extension or variation of an existing contract, or are required urgently, or the goods/materials, works or services consist of repairs to, or the supply of parts for, existing proprietary plant or equipment”.
Date of Decision: June 12, 2025