Decision details

Cabinet considered the head of finance’s report on a request by the council’s leisure services team to release Section 106 funds of £103,000 towards new gym equipment at Didcot Wave. 

Cabinet noted that the overall project cost was £133,129.99 and would be funded by the use of Section 106 funds from developments in South Oxfordshire, together with funds from the council’s leisure capital works programme, and a contribution of £17,000 from Section 106 funds generated by development in the Vale of White Horse district. 

Cabinet supported the request and noted that Council would be recommended to create a budget for £103,000 for this project.  The leisure strategy had identified the need to protect and improve the council’s leisure centres.  Replacing the gym equipment showed that the council was committed to providing the most up-to-date equipment and latest technology, demonstrating commitment to improve the facility at Didcot Wave and enhance users’ workout experience. 

Cabinet also noted that the report sought Council approval to authorise the head of finance to add the Vale’s contribution to the budget. 

RECOMMENDED: to Council to create a budget for £103,000 in the approved capital programme for the Didcot Wave gym equipment project, to be funded by the Section 106 contributions set out in the head of finance’s report to Cabinet on 28 September 2023.