Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve capital expenditure for refurbishment works at Blyth Sports Centre.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves approving capital expenditure for refurbishment works to the swimming pool hall at Blyth Sports Centre.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve capital expenditure for refurbishment works at Blyth Sports Centre.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves significant financial expenditure and potential compensation payments.

affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet", "Blyth Sports Centre", "Places Leisure", "Public Health Department", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=469

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approval is sought to undertake refurbishment works to the pool hall at Blyth Sports Centre.

Content: RESOLVED that:-   (a) Cabinet approve capital expenditure of £1.600 million (2026-27 £0.985 million and 2027-2028 £0.615 million) for refurbishment works to the swimming pool hall at Blyth Sports Centre, funded from theLeisure Buildings Improvement Works budget; (b) Cabinet approve the use of contingency up to a value of £0.745 million for compensation payments payable to Places Leisure for 2026-27 and 2027-28 and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Public Health, Inequalities and Stronger Communities, in consultation with the relevant portfolio holder, to manage such financial adjustments in accordance with the terms of the Leisure Operating Contract dated 31st May 2024; and (c ) Cabinet delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place and Regeneration, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to enter into any contracts relating to the project, including appointments of a design team and a construction contractor, subject to confirmation of associated funding being in place and compliant procurement processes having been followed.

Date of Decision: July 7, 2026