Decision Details

Implemented

Leiston Leisure Centre/Alde Valley Academy Third Generation (3G) and Multi-Purpose Games Area (MUGA) Sport Facility Legacy from Sizewell C

ES/1723

Yes

Committee

Cabinet

Tue 7 Nov 2023

Yes

Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Communities, Leisure and Tourism, and the Cabinet Member with Corporate Services - Digital, Customer Services, HR and Assets.

1. To seek approval to enter into negotiations with Alde Valley Academy to deliver the building of the 3G pitch and MUGA (fully funded through Sizewell C Holding Company) through the Leisure Partnership Agreement with Rock Merchanting, known as Pulse Design and Build.

 

2. To seek approval to enter into a management agreement to operate the pitch with Alde Valley Academy through ESC’s leisure operator, Places Leisure, subject to terms that are in the best interest of the Council. 

Operations

Not Applicable

None.

None.

No

1)  That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism in the best interests of East Suffolk Council to enter into arrangements with Alde Valley Academy and Sizewell C Holding Company (Sizewell C Co) for ESC’s Leisure Development partner, Pulse Design and Build, to build and deliver the third-generation pitch on the Alde Valley Academy land at no cost to the council.  

2)  That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism to enter a management agreement that sets out the proposed hours of use for Alde Valley School, the construction workforce, and the local community for the use of the 3G pitch and multi games use area in liaison with the Strategic Director and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism. 

This project will significantly improve the leisure provision in Leiston for the academy students and the community.

 

The capital cost for the project and maintenance for the duration of the Sizewell C delivery will be fully funded by Sizewell C Holdings Company.  This sporting provision will be a lasting legacy for the academy and the community.  

1(a) To enter into arrangements to build and deliver the third-generation pitch on the Alde Valley Academy land at no cost to the council, as outlined in the report.   

 

1 (b) To enter into a management agreement that sets out the proposed hours of use for Alde Valley School, the construction workforce, and the local community for the use of the 3G pitch and MUGA as outlined in the report.  

  

2(a) To not agree to deliver the 3G and MUGA through the leisure development partnership and for the Alde Valley Academy to arrange the building works and delivery directly. 

2(b) To not enter into a management agreement to manage the 3G and MUGA through ESC’s leisure operators and for the Alde Valley Academy to manage the facilities directly. 

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