Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr de Rhé-Philipe.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Cabinet (Capital Assets) Committee meeting held on 21 November 2013.

Resolved:

To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2013.

There were no leader’s announcements.

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

There were no declarations of interest.

Report by Tracy Carter, Associate Director seeking Cabinet approval for capital funding of £1,435,700 for the refurbishment and replacement of the fitness equipment and the provision of replacement and additional sports equipment for the five re-developed, or new Campuses, (Springfield, Corsham; Five Rivers, Salisbury; Melksham; Westbury; Malmesbury), due to be operational in 2014-15 and 2015-16, and two leisure facilities, where new equipment is required in advance of the Campus programme, (Devizes; Amesbury/Durrington).

Cllr Seed, Cabinet member for Communities, Campuses, Area Boards, Leisure, Libraries and Flooding introduced the report which sought committee approval for capital funding of £1,435,700 for a phase one programme for the replacement of existing fitness equipment for the Leisure centres and provision of additional equipment required for new and extended Campus sites that are due to become operational in 2014-15 and 2015-16.

He confirmed it was part of the ‘invest to save’ approach. By improving the quality and quantity of gym equipment across the County, income levels could be significantly increased.

The phase two programme would be the subject of a separate report brought to Cabinet Capital Assets Committee in late 2014-15.

Resolved:

That the Committee approves the award of £1,435,700 for the Phase One replacement of the current fitness equipment and provision of additional fitness equipment required due to the extended facilities planned for the Campus sites and sports equipment required in each Campus. The bid covers phase one of two, to include Wiltshire Council owned facilities, where there are, or will be fitness suites.

Reason for proposal

1.     For many years the fitness equipment across the leisure centres has not been replaced leading to facilities and equipment becoming unacceptably dated.  Equipment at some of the smaller, more rural sites is in excess of 20 years old.  Many replacement parts for this equipment are no longer available leading to faulty equipment being out of service for long periods of time, resulting in loss of service to the public and a loss of revenue to the leisure service. 

2.     The Campus programme will involve the development of 20 Campuses, which will include the refurbishment, or new build of leisure facilities.  All facilities will have a fitness suite that is likely to be between 25% and 50% larger than current facilities.  (Projected increases were determined as part of the Leisure Facilities Review 2011 to meet probable demand). An increased number of fitness stations will be required to stock the new facilities, in addition to the replacement requirements of the existing equipment.

Report by Barry Pirie, Associate Director seeking Cabinet approval for the provision of funds to procure a Learning Management and Performance System (LMPS). 

Cllr Wheeler, Cabinet member for Support Services (HR, Legal, ICT, Business Services and Democratic Services) introduced the report which sought cabinet approval for the funds to procure a Learning Management and Performance System (LMPS) for the council.

Implementation of the LMPS would deliver significant savings and would provide 24/7 access to training for both officers and members.

He confirmed that Cllr Bucknell, Chairman of the Councillor Development Group was aware and supportive of the proposal.

Resolved:

That the Committee commits to funding the procurement and implementation of a Learning Management and Performance system for the Council.

Reason for proposal:

To inform Cabinet Capital Assets Committee of the current position, funding required and the benefits of a Learning Management and Performance System. The project will deliver significant savings opportunities for the organisation through workforce development and productivity improvements.

There were no urgent items.