To endorse Fusion Lifestyle’s Annual Service Plan for the management of the Council’s leisure facilities for 2015-16.

The Head of Leisure, Parks and Communities submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed Fusion Lifestyle’s Annual Service Plan for the management of the Council’s leisure facilities for 2015/16.

The Head of Leisure, Parks and Communities presented the report. He explained that the Board could expect to see another report which would present the end of year target results in June.

The Blackbird Leys facility is operating well, an independent audit had rated it a first class facility for disable users.

Cllr Rowley, Board Member for Leisure Contract and Community Partnership Grants explained that it was a testament to the Leisure Strategy that the Council was able to show flexibility and stretch targets. He congratulated all officers involved.

Cllr Tanner asked how Fusion was able to continue to make money. The Divisional Business Manager for Fusion-Lifestyle explained that it was combination of increased attendance, opening facilities for longer – for example the Hinksey Outdoor Pool was due to open a month earlier than last year and a small increase in membership fees.

The City Executive Board resolved to ENDORSE Fusion Lifestyle’s Annual Service Plan for 2015/16.