To open the dryside at the Leys Leisure Centre; open the Oxford Ice Rink (from October); and hold conversations with the City of Oxford Swim Club about reopening the Leys Pools.

To agree to the following proposals:

i) Opening the dryside at the Leys Leisure Centre

ii) Opening the Oxford Ice Rink (from October)

iii) To hold conversations with the City of Oxford Swim Club about reopening the Leys Pools.

Consideration was given to the social and economic case for reopening services at each of the Council’s leisure facilities which have remained closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a view to reopening services where viable.

Barton to remain closed for the time being subject to officers identifying a viable option for reopening

Ferry remains open and Fusion Lifestyle are looking to broaden the service offer at no cost to the Council.

Hinskey Pool is subject to leak repair works and will remain closed until 2021.

Gordon Mitchell, Chief Executive.

Decision taken in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Leisure and Parks, the Head of Financial Services and the Head of Law and Governance.