Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development advising of the progress made in respect of a potential Community Asset Transfer to the Friends of Bramley Baths.  In addition, the report recommends a Community Asset Transfer that shifts from the Council some, but not all, of the liabilities and risks around the 1904 building and its operation.

The Director of City Development submitted a report advising of the progress which had been made in respect of a potential Community Asset Transfer to the Friends of Bramley Baths organisation and recommending such a Transfer which shifted from the Council some, but not all, of the liabilities and risks around the 1904 building and its operation.

Responding to an enquiry, the Board received clarification in respect of the proposed provision of financial contingency support for the Friends of Bramley Baths organisation in year one of the proposed operation. Also, Members received an update on the ongoing discussions which were currently taking place regarding a possible Community Asset Transfer involving Garforth Leisure Centre.

The Board supported a proposal regarding the need for local Ward Member representation on the Board of the facility’s management organisation.  

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the necessary authority be delegated to the Director of City Development to approve a 25 year lease at a peppercorn rent,  to the Friends of Bramley Baths, and that approval be given for the Council to consider any reasonable claim from the Friends organisation for future liabilities relating to a 1904 Grade II listed building and swimming pool.

(b)  That agreement be given to consider financial contingency support in Year 1 of the operation to overcome any immediate pressure caused by the asset transfer to the Friends of Bramley Baths.