Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth which provided an update on the due diligence activities undertaken since Cabinet approved the site preferences for three proposed new build leisure facilities in March 2021 subject to further due diligence and feasibility work. The report sought approval of the final site selection for two of the three new build leisure centres at Chester-le-Street and Bishop Auckland, and highlighted the need to carry out further due diligence on the sites at Seaham before making a final decision.  The report also provided an update on the wider programme of leisure centre improvements across the County (for copy of report see file of minutes).

A number of questions were received relating to the implications for Woodhouse Close, Sunnydale, and Tindale Cresent, and responses were provided by Councillor J Rowlandson. These were from Mrs T Tucker, and Councillors M Johnson, and R Yorke (asked by Councillor E Adam) . A written response would be provided to the question submitted by Ms S Watson who could not be present at the meeting.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.