Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Executive has agreed to the closure of Northbrook Swimming Pool
summary: The closure of Northbrook Swimming Pool is at stake in the decision
topline: The Executive has decided to close Northbrook Swimming Pool
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to the impact on existing members and users, as well as the potential for community ownership
affected_stakeholders: ["Existing members and users", "Local schools", "Northbrook Trust", "Community groups"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision
URL: https://committees.exeter.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2570
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To consider proposed actions and recommendations following the recent public consultation exercise and EQIA.
Content: To consider proposed actions and recommendations following the recent public consultation exercise and EQIA. Agreed: RESOLVED that: 1. the Executive agrees to the of closure of Northbrook Swimming Pool, based on the consideration of key income and expenditure reports, information gathered following public consultation and the Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA). 2. the Executive delegates authority to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the Leader to undertake the closure of the facility. 3. that support is provided to existing members and users, including local schools, in transitioning to alternative Exeter Leisure facilities. 4. any increase in costs to the Leisure Services to be reported back to the Executive and Council for approval. 5. as recommended by Scrutiny, Executive asks officers to facilitate a discussion with the Northbrook Trust and interested parties, including community groups, on the possibility of community ownership. Reason for Decision: As set out in the report and amended at the meeting.
Date of Decision: June 24, 2025