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Stage 9: Scrutiny Committee
The Scrutiny Committee examined a detailed report outlining the business plan submitted by the CIC interest in taking over Kirkham Pool. The committee evaluated the risks and opportunities associated with this proposal, recommending a series of measures to the Executive Committee on 5 November.
Read the full report…
Stage 8: End of Evaluation and Recommendations
Fylde Council continues to work closely with the YMCA and a promising Community Interest Company (CIC) who submitted a business plan for the Kirkham swimming facility.
The disposal plan was originally set to conclude on 18 October, however proposals to extend this time period are under consideration which allow the Council to…
Stage 7: Evaluation of Business Plans to Commence
Following the submission deadline on Friday 2 August, we have received one business plan in relation to acquiring and operating the Kirkham swimming facility.
An evaluation of the business plan will now take place, and the outcome of this will be communicated.
Stage 6: Business Plan Submissions
Start of ten-week period for any charity, community group or local authority that have expressed an interest to work up business plans.
Criteria and advice have been published on the preparation of business plans which is available at this link.
Groups that have expressed an interest are…
Stage 5: Expressions of Interest Open
From Friday 12 April 2024, voluntary and community bodies can submit an Expression of Interest in acquiring and operating the Kirkham swimming facility using the dedicated online form. This submission period will run for six weeks, until Friday 24 May 2024. Applicants that have made an Expression of Interest will be contacted by email when…
Stage 4: Disposal Plan Agreed
Following discussion, Fylde Council and YMCA Fylde Coast agreed the details of the Disposal Plan. The agreed plan will allow community groups to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) in taking on the facility and allow time to develop a business plan for its operation.
For more detailed information about the Disposal…
Stage 2: Submission of Disposal Plan
In accordance with the 2009 agreement under which YMCA Fylde Coast obtained the freehold ownership of the facility and continued to operate it, YMCA Fylde Coast submitted to Fylde Council for consideration a Disposal Plan on 10th November 2023, within the required three months of the closure event.
The Disposal Plan sets…
Stage 3: Executive Committee
Fylde Council’s Executive Committee considered a report following the notice of motion at Full Council on 2 October 2023. The report approved expenditure to commission a major report from Active Lancashire to consult with key local stakeholders and existing swimming providers in Fylde to understand the existing position, potential challenges and opportunities for…
Stage 1: Kirkham Pool Closure
On the 10th August 2023, the YMCA Kirkham Rural Splash facility closed permanently due to significant structural damage caused by Storm Arwen in December 2021. Efforts to repair the damage and reopen the facility were hindered by…
