Issue - meetings

1. That Cabinet noted Overview and Scrutiny Committee One (Regeneration, Planning, Community Engagement and Safety)’s findings following the Call-In Hearing of 18^th March.

2. Cabinet noted that the Call-In had been rejected on the grounds that insufficient evidence had been provided in support of the five reasons for call-in. 

3. Cabinet agreed to give a greater explanation of the timeline of the implementation process regarding the leisure centres and possible Trust Status.

Councillor Yates submitted a report that set out the findings of Overview and Scrutiny Committee One in respect of the Call-in Hearing on the Leisure and Sport Strategic Business Review- Management Options Appraisal. He drew attention to the five grounds of the Call-in and noted the recommendation that Cabinet give a greater explanation of the timeline for the process.

Councillor P D Varnsverry commented that initial work was already under way and once it had been completed he would contact Councillor Yates to explain the timeline for Overview and Scrutiny who could then programme their own involvement as they saw fit. He remained convinced that this was the right approach to safeguard and improve services in the future.

Resolved: 1.   That the findings of Overview and Scrutiny Committee One (Regeneration, Planning, Community Engagement and Safety) following the Call-In Hearing of 18^th March be noted.

                                2.   That the rejection of the Call-in on the grounds that insufficient evidence had been provided in support of the five reasons for it be noted. 

                                3.  That it be agreed to give a greater explanation of the timeline of the implementation process regarding the leisure centres and possible Trust Status as soon as practicable.