Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: Increasing the budget envelope for the Cascades Leisure Centre project to include additional capital funding from Sport England
topline: The council has decided to increase the budget for the Cascades Leisure Centre project to include additional capital funding from Sport England.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves allocating additional funds to a specific project, which could impact other budget priorities and may face scrutiny from local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cascades Leisure Centre project team", "Sport England", "Director of Communities & Inclusive Growth", "Local residents", "Taxpayers"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision, but the allocation of funds for a specific project could have political implications.
URL: https://democracy.gravesham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3818
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: To increase the Cascades Leisure Centre approved budget envelope to £44,927,240 to enable the inclusion of additional capital funding to the project from Sport England. The Director (Communities & Inclusive Growth) shall also be authorised to receive, accept and expend any additional external funding secured for the project, as well as any additional GBC funding required in line with the Council’s constitutional parameters.
Date of Decision: June 22, 2026