To enable Fusion Lifestyles to maintain the contract during the period that leisure facilities are required to remain closed.

To agree a package of support to Fusion Lifestyles to maintain the contract during the period that leisure facilities are required to remain closed in line with that contract,  and Government advice which defines the current situation as a “Change in Law” under that contract and to settle existing payments outstanding between the parties.

The report considered the legal position in respect of the Corona Virus Regulations and the contract between the Council and Fusion Lifestyles.

The report also considered the extent to which FL had mitigated their costs.

Gordon Mitchell, Head of Paid Service (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 following briefings by the Transition Director to the Corporate Management Team.