EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

EXECUTIVE BOARD

21^ST FEBRUARY 2005

SUBJECT: REPORT ON THE FUTURE OF HENDY OUTDOOR POOL

The The decision to repair and re-open, or close the pool, hinges on the need to secure a significant amount of capital funding to repair the Pool. This is a decision, which requires political steer from members, and should be considered with the following factors in mind. a) The continued repair will be at least £80-100k without any guarantee of further structural failings. b) The political implications of closure, bearing in mind the depth of local feeling. c) The current age and condition of the Pool. d) The cost of repairing and running the Pool in relation to the amount of time it is open and number of people who use it.
DETAILED REPORT ATTACHED ?	YES

IMPLICATIONS

I confirm that other than those implications which have been agreed with the appropriate Directors / Heads of Service and are referred to in detail below, there are no other implications associated with this report : Signed: Colin James: Head of Leisure and Recreation

Policy and Crime & Disorder	Legal	Finance	ICT	Risk Management Issues	Organisational Development	Physical Assets
NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE	YES

7. Physical Assets The Head of Corporate Property and the Senior Manager for Parks and Countryside have been made aware of the report, in light of possible future actions with disposals of asset, and possible redevelopment of the Park.

CONSULTATIONS

I confirm that the appropriate consultations have taken in place and the outcomes are as detailed below Signed: Colin James : Head of Leisure and Recreation

1.Local Member(s) - The local member has been involved in meetings and correspondence leading up to the need to obtain a political steer from the Executive Board of the Council. 2.Community / Town Council - Have been involved in the public meetings, and are aware of the campaign in Hendy to re-open the pool. 3.Relevant Partners - Local organisations, clubs, the Swimming Pool Committee, and individuals from Hendy have attended a number of public meetings in relation to the future of the Pool, whilst the authority has received a considerable volume of correspondence in support of the re-opening of the pool. 4.Staff Side Representatives and other Organisations - N/A

Section 100D Local Government Act, 1972 - Access to Information List of Background Papers used in the preparation of this report:
Title of Document	File Ref No.	Locations that the papers are available for public inspection
Roger Casey Associates - Structural Engineers report on Hendy pool		Civil Engineers report (April 2003) on the structural damage to Hendy pool. Report located in Council offices, Ty'r Nant, Llanelli