Issue details

One-off Grant Awards for Dual Use Leisure Centres Post Covid

Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) met on the 28th May 2021 to recommend to the Lead Cabinet Member for Finance the criteria and evaluation methodology for applicants of the one-off Dual Use Leisure Facility Grant Funding.  A sum of £50,000 had been allocated by the Council for Health and Wellbeing from within the Central Government funding for Local Authorities with the purpose of mitigating the impacts of Covid-19.

Following discussion between Officers and Lead Members it was proposed that the most effective use of this funding would be to help improve the leisure facility offer with the aim of encouraging the return of existing facility members and attract new membership, thereby promoting exercise and health and wellbeing post-Covid. These leisure centres have largely remained closed for the past year.  They are all valued local community assets which promote community cohesion, physical and mental health and wellbeing.

It is anticipated that a small investment into the décor and the introduction of updated equipment and / or facility hire will help to encourage the return of members, provide an attractive offer for new members and help breathe new life into these facilities.

It was recommended that the grants be assessed by officers and signed off by the Lead Member for Finance.

 

11 dual use centres are eligible for this scheme of which 7 centres applied for funding.  

 

Melbourn

Swavesey

Gamlingay

Impington

Sawston

Linton

Bottisham

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/07/2021

Decision due: 14 July 2021 by Lead Cabinet member for Resources

Lead member: Lead Cabinet member for Resources

Lead director: Head of Finance

Contact: Lesley McFarlane, Development Officer - Health Specialist 01954 713443 Email: lesley.mcfarlane@scambs.gov.uk.

Consultees

The applications received for the grants were considered by an officer panel consisting of Jason Clarke, Clare Gibbons and Lesley McFarlane from the Sustainable Communities and Wellbeing Team.  The recommendation from the officer panel was reviewed and agreed by Cllr John Williams.

Decisions

Documents

  • Grant decision