Decision details

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee of 11 September in respect of the Angel Leisure Centre replacement project.

Due regard was given to the views of the Committee and Cabinet noted that there had been detailed and robust discussion on financial and value for money considerations, the potential risks in respect of local government reorganisation, asset disposal, borrowing of funds, potential loss of investment and repayment of loans.

After careful consideration of the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and on the grounds that the replacement of the Angel Centre would help to facilitate the wider development plans for Tonbridge Town Centre and supported the aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030, Cllr  Mehmet proposed, Cllr Boughton seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the Tonbridge Town Centre Programme Board give consideration to potential options around how any proceeds arising from the redevelopment of the current Angel Centre site could be used to offset any debt incurred in relation to the provision of the new leisure centre;

(2)            the intention to present a fully costed business case to Members in advance of seeking approval for the final construction of the Angel Leisure Centre replacement be noted; and

(3)             the progress being made on the replacement of the Angel Leisure Centre, Tonbridge be noted.