URL: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1043

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To update Cabinet regarding progress of the Manor Leisure Centre redevelopment project, to highlight the current estimated costs of the project and to seek Cabinet’s decision to ‘freezing’ the footprint of the substantive elements of the design in order that the project team is then able to submit a planning application and continue the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stage 3 design process as well as starting the RIBA Stage 4 process.

Content: To update Cabinet regarding progress of the Manor Leisure Centre redevelopment project, to highlight the current estimated costs of the project and to seek Cabinet’s decision to ‘freezing’ the footprint of the substantive elements of the design in order that the project team is then able to submit a planning application and continue the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stage 3 design process as well as starting the RIBA Stage 4 process. AGREED to: ·       Note the report and the progress of this important community project. ·       Note the significant financial situation that the Council faces and pay close attention to the financial assessment section of this report. ·       Note and consider that potential cost mitigation measures that could be taken to reduce the overall project costs as identified in Section 11 of the report. ·       Approve the footprint at Appendix 1 of the report in order that the substantive elements of the footprint remain fixed allowing the project to progress smoothly through RIBA stages 3 and 4 and the planning process. ·       Note that the Council is working with Sport England to secure supportive funding that will offset design improvements required by Sport England that have enhanced initial designs.

Date of Decision: November 7, 2025