Decision

The Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture, Public Protection & Democracy has decided to approve funding for enhancement of gym facilities at Bracknell Leisure Centre

Analysis

outcome: Approval of funding for enhancement of gym facilities

summary: Enhancement of gym facility at Bracknell Leisure Centre

topline: The Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture, Public Protection & Democracy has decided to approve funding for enhancement of gym facilities at Bracknell Leisure Centre

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial investment and potential impact on membership numbers in a competitive market

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Leisure operator (Everyone Active)", "Members of Bracknell Leisure Centre"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or political influence

URL: https://democratic.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4264

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture, Public Protection & Democracy

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To present a proposal to enhance the existing gym facility at Bracknell Leisure Centre.

Content: To present a proposal to enhance the existing gym facility at Bracknell Leisure Centre. RESOLVED that a S106 Agreement funding contribution of £466,423.53 and £233,576.47 Invest to Save funding is approved to enhance the existing gym facilities at Bracknell Leisure Centre.   The investment will generate direct financial benefits for the Council: the leisure operator (Everyone Active) has agreed to pay an increased annual management fee to the Council of £106,684 as a result of the investment into the gym. The existing gym will remain as is and without investment it will become increasingly difficult to maintain existing membership numbers and seek new members in a very competitive market.

Date of Decision: July 23, 2026