Agenda item

Members were supportive of the addition to the recommendation proposed by the previous Scrutiny Committee held prior to this meeting as detailed in the decisions below.

Decisions:

1.           That Members note approach to the delivery of the insourcing by the 1^st April 2023.

2.           That the Director of Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Leader and the relevant Cabinet Member be granted delegated authority to make initial decisions required to present a full business case to Cabinet/Cabinet Board in October/November 2022 to achieve the delivery of the insourcing of leisure services by the 1^st April 2023 (providing that such delegation shall not be utilised where there is a proposed change in service delivery and or significant cost to service delivery).

3.           That future reports be brought to the Education, Skills and Wellbeing Cabinet Board.

Reason for Decisions:

To ensure suitable arrangements are in place for the transfer of indoor leisure services into Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Monday, 1 August 2022, 9.00.

Consultation:

There is no requirement for external consultation on this report, in respect of the provision of leisure services. TUPE Staff consultations will take place, the Council will work with Celtic Leisure to ensure that all staff members within Celtic Leisure are kept updated on arrangements and the Council has sought to liaise with Celtic Leisure at all times to address any particular concerns raised, though to date these has been limited, with timescale being a key focus.