Decision details

To seek an ‘in principle’ agreement that the Council approves expenditure towards the enhancement of six of the Ardagh tennis courts to be retained by the Council and for their inclusion into the parks tennis operating model, from a combination of BCC and external funding.

Subject to a final decision being made on the CAT and its lease conditions, Cabinet agreed:

1.       To provide an ‘in principle’ agreement that the Council approves expenditure funded through BCC (up to £200,000) and external partners (£350,000), of what is projected to be c.£550,000 in total towards the enhancement of six of the Ardagh tennis courts, for their inclusion in the parks tennis operating model.

2.       That authority is delegated to Executive Director: Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Sport to initiate a procurement process and award the contract for construction works for the Ardagh tennis courts.