Active Tameside, alongside the rest of the Leisure industry and
much of the economy was put into lockdown on 23rd March 2020 due to
the Covid 19 Pandemic. Active Tameside have throughout taken
proactive action to minimise the financial distress it was under by
taking advantage of the various government initiatives such as
receiving business grants, staff furlough scheme and VAT payment
holidays.
The Council has also supported Active Tameside, in line with
Government guidance through the Procurement Policy Notes (02 to 04)
which have allowed the Council to advance contracted sums to
support the cashflow of Active Tameside. These actions have been
reported to and approved by Executive Cabinet throughout the course
of the year.
Phase One of the Active Tameside post-lockdown reopening plans
commenced on 27th July 2020. This report provides an update to
Executive Cabinet on the current trading position of Active
Tameside and a number of options around the next steps to ensure
the survival of the Council’s leisure offer through the
pandemic.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 2 Nov 2020 by Executive Cabinet
Lead member: Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Community Safety and Environment
Department: Population Health