Issue - meetings

The Board received a report and accompanying presentation which provided an overview of the activities and operations at Halton Leisure Centre since its opening on 10 February 2025.

It was reported that the new leisure centre had seen an increase in users and membership, achieving approximately 1,000 new members since opening which had increased monthly direct debit revenue by circa £30,000 per month. It was noted that:

·       a new building, plant, equipment and technology had required staff training, new systems of work and policies and procedures had been developed;

·       some elements of delivery had been staggered and still developing such as the café and soft play area;

·       there was ongoing dialogue with Wates the construction company and a defect reporting system had been implemented now the site had moved beyond the snagging phase;

·       the Active Halton App had been refreshed and was being used by the majority of customers; and

·       the new leisure centre complied with school’s requirements for swimming and 8 schools were now utilising the pool with a further 2 due to start in September.

In response to questions and comments, the following additional information was provided to Members:

·       problems with the balustrade in the pool area had been identified and this had been discussed at meetings held with Wates and Property Services; and

·       the use of social media and Marketing for the Centre had been highlighted and was being explored.

Members welcomed the presentation and thanked Sue Lowrie and Marc Jones for the update.

RESOLVED:  That the presentation be received.