Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was resolved unanimously, with the details of the resolution exempt from publication.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval to build a new sustainable hybrid data centre at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre for use by the Council and potentially as a revenue generating asset.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the construction of a new sustainable hybrid data centre at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves building a new facility that could impact the local community and environment.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Local community", "Environment"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://committeeadmin.lancaster.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1578
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek approval to build a new sustainable hybrid data centre at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre for use by the Council and the potential to be used as a revenue generating asset
Content: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hamilton-Cox) Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer Resources that approval to build a new sustainable hybrid data centre at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre for use by the Council and the potential to be used as a revenue generating asset. The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972. The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the exempt. Resolved unanimously: The resolution is set out in an minute exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972. Officer responsible for effecting the decision: Chief Officer Resources Reasons for making the decision: The decision is consistent with the Council’s priorities. Exactly how the decision fits with Council priorities is set out in the exempt minute.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025