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Stage 13: Executive Committee
Fylde Council’s Executive Committee has endorsed a proposal to acquire Kirkham Pool from the YMCA, allocating £75,000 in annual revenue funding to secure and monitor the site, along with £150,000 in capital investment for essential preservation works once the transfer is complete. This significant financial commitment will help prevent further deterioration of the…
Stage 11: Fylde Council Approves Acquisition of Kirkham Pool
Fylde Council’s Executive Committee has approved plans to acquire Kirkham Pool from the YMCA for a nominal sum of £1, marking a vital step forward in securing swimming provision for the Fylde area.
The decision follows the withdrawal of Wave Reach CIC from the facility’s Disposal Plan process and demonstrates the…
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Stage 11: CIC Interest Withdraws from Kirkham Pool
The CIC Wave Reach has made the decision to withdraw from its role in acquiring and operating Kirkham Pool.
The YMCA will formally hand back ownership of the site to the council no later than 17 February 2025, and it is now included in the procurement process for the new leisure contract,…
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Stage 10: Executive Committee
An extension of the Kirkham Pool Disposal Plan with the YMCA was agreed at the Executive Committee to a backstop date of 17th February 2025.
It was decided the council would continue exploring all practical options for the provision of swimming in Kirkham following a comprehensive review by the Community Focus Scrutiny…
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…
