Decision - Sports Facilities Investment Plan - Progress Update

Brighton and Hove Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee Decided 9 Nov 2023 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee

Report author

Sophie Sargeant

Published

9 Nov 2023

Reference

7065

As published

the council's own words, unedited

A progress update on the delivery of the SFIP - including next steps for the King Alfred redevelopment project and other capital projects.

RESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Noted the progress and timeline for implementing the capital projects at Withdean Sports Complex which will further enhance the North Hub, as outlined in the Sports Facilities Investment Plan. 2. Noted the progress on the King Alfred/West Hub redevelopment project and supports the upcoming engagement and consultation on site options planned for early 2024.

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The committee was asked to note progress on sports-facility investment, particularly the three projects planned at Withdean Sports Complex to strengthen the North Hub. It was also asked to support engagement and consultation on location options for the replacement King Alfred Leisure Centre and West Hub redevelopment in early 2024.

Recommendation

Note the progress and timeline for the Withdean Sports Complex capital projects, and note progress on the King Alfred/West Hub redevelopment while supporting upcoming engagement and consultation on site options planned for early 2024.

Financial impact

No direct financial implications arise from recommendation 2.1; existing Withdean capital projects are funded from S106 developer contributions and direct revenue funding from Sports & Leisure budgets. Game4Padel will invest in the three-court padel facility. Future capital investment will require financial appraisals and approval where applicable.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee

Date in document

9 Nov 2023

Stakeholders named

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Residents and visitorsSports clubsCommunity groupsWomen and girlsChildren and young peopleCore users and hirers of the current facilitiesFreedom LeisureLocal communities in the west of the city

Next steps

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Continue the Withdean Sports Complex capital projects, with completion anticipated in Spring 2024.
Continue work with Continuum Sport and Leisure to assess West Hub delivery proposals and identify a preferred option supported by a business case.
Undertake online and face-to-face engagement on West Hub site options in early 2024, with the process expected to finish by the end of March 2024.
Appoint a lead architect and begin concept design in summer 2024.
Begin the planning application process in mid-to-late 2024.
Procure the main design and build contractor in 2025.
Begin initial works on site in late 2025 or 2026, with completion of the new facility planned for 2028.

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