Decision details

Decision regarding the future of the St George's Hydrotherapy Pool, taking into account the following Motion: 

“Council calls upon the leader and the cabinet to urgently examine all possible options for re-opening the St George's Hydrotherapy pool either permanently or temporarily pending alternatives becoming available and to report back on progress to the next available meeting of Full Council.” 

Cabinet considered the report and RESOLVED to:

1.            Agree to the permanent closure of the St George’s Hydrotherapy Pool based on the information set out in this report; and 

2.            Acknowledge and support the work of officers to identify alternative hydrotherapy provision. 

The rationale leading to the recommendation is set out in this report. It is absolutely recognised and acknowledged that this decision will adversely affect some of the former pool users, but the council needs to prioritise its statutory obligations and its obligation to achieve best value in all its decisions. 

The alternative options considered are set out in section 4.7 of this report. 

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