Agenda item

Recommendations of Cabinet of 1 April 2025 in respect of the Capital Plan Evaluation for the replacement of the Angel Leisure Centre in Tonbridge are ‘to follow’.

In accordance with LGA 1972 Schedule 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person including the authority holding that information, Annexes 1, 3 and 4 are Private and restricted.

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Cabinet of 1 April 2025 in respect of the Capital Plan evaluation (attached at Annex 2) for the replacement of the Angel Leisure Centre in Tonbridge.

Due regard was given to the financial and value for money considerations presented to Cabinet and it was noted that the estimated cost of the replacement facility, including build cost, fees, equipment, contingency and build inflation was £23m.  As part of the next stages of the project, careful consideration would be given to achieving a reduction in the overall cost where possible.   Whilst this was a substantial sum and represented the biggest investment in a project by the Borough Council, the £23m should not be considered in isolation as the cost to refurbish the existing Angel Centre, including the boilers and mechanical and electrical elements of the existing facility was estimated to be up to £15m if it was to include achieving carbon neutral status and energy efficiency enhancements. 

RESOLVED:   That the Angel Leisure Centre refurbishment scheme be transferred to List A of the Capital Plan.