Decision details

This report updates Cabinet on progress towards creating a regional centre of sporting excellence at the site of the existing Black Lion leisure complex and seeks capital funding to progress the scheme

116/2007 The Cabinet supported the overall plan, as set out in paragraph 3.2 of the report for the way forward for Project 1 of the development of Medway Park.
117/2007 The Cabinet approved the development timetable, as outlined in section 4 of the report, to ensure Medway maximises the opportunities in the build-up to 2012.
118/2007 The Cabinet supported the formation of a project board, chaired by the Director of Community Services, including the Portfolio Holder for Community Services, to manage the construction phases of these new developments.
119/2007 The Cabinet delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Corporate Services, in consultation with the Community Services Portfolio Holder, to finalise and complete the agreement with the University of Kent at Medway regarding their funding.
120/2007 The Cabinet recommended to Council the allocation of £300,000 in the capital programme to enable the appointment of a dedicated project manager and the necessary professional consultants required to submit the scheme for planning consent and subsequently to deliver the scheme. This will be funded by £200,000 from partner contributions and £100,000 from capital receipts.

This will enable progress to be made on the development of a high-class sporting/leisure facility in Medway.