The Head of Parking and Surveying presented a report that highlighted maintenance works required to the White Oak Leisure Centre (WOLC), Swanley for continued, safe operation in the short to medium term.

Members discussed the timing of the maintenance in light of the upcoming  Swanley Masterplan and the feasibility study on the replacement of the centre. The Chief Officer Environmental & Operational Services explained that the site would still require maintenance for at least 2 to 3 years to be maintained in a safe operating condition. Works could not be delayed without the closure of some facilities.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved:  That It be recommended to Cabinet that

a)        the works identified in the report, at an estimated cost of £90,000, be undertaken, and this expenditure be funded by a combination of asset maintenance budgets (£25,860) and by a supplementary estimate (£64,140);

b)        any underspend in the 2015/16 leisure asset maintenance budget be carried forward into 2016/17; and

c)         authority be granted to the Finance Portfolio Holder to authorise any expenditure above the approved asset maintenance budget to secure the continued safe operation of the WOLC for the short to medium term.