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The risks associated with these proposals are mainly financial:
Firstly, if the centre doesn’t continue to offer a product which meets customer
Expectations the income will decline. This investment is therefore designed to
keep the offer relevant to today’s demands and thereby minimise this risk.
Secondly the report identifies anticipated levels of income. If these are not
achieved the return of investment will take longer. The anticipated usage,
customer demand and likely income levels have been examined closely and
are considered to be realistic. Competitor analysis has been undertaken and
there is a clear under provision of the intended facilities in this area. The
proposed developments will compliment the facilities offered at Enderby and
enhance the viability of both sites.
These proposals will not affect the Council business continuity and resilience
plans and will not create new critical services.
7.5 Equalities
The proposals seek to address issues relating to gender, age and sexual
orientation and the new facilities will be designed to be fully accessible by all
groups. An EINA has been carried out and the proposals positively address
identified under provision for some age groups and some barriers to
participation for other groups.
7.6 Nottingham Declaration and Climate Change
The Pavilion has achieved very significant reductions in its energy and water
consumption over the past two years.
7.7 Crime & Disorder
The proposals are intended to reduce incidents of crime and disorder by
offering alternative activities for young people. The design of the
development will seek to minimise the possibility of vandalism, etc.
8. Other Options Considered
8.1 Do nothing – if the Pavilion doesn’t continue to offer a product which meets
customer expectations the income will decline. This investment is therefore
designed to keep the offer relevant to today’s demands and thereby minimise
this risk.
9. Appropriate Consultations
9.1 Through the Planning process for the Golf Driving Range. There will be
consultation with Young people, Sport England on the details of the proposals
moving forward.
10. Financial and Efficiency Implications
10.1 The finance implications assume the project is funded through a loan repaid
over 10 years with an interest rate of 2.5%. This is done for illustrative
purposes to show funding costs. Actual treatment of returns will be
determined in accordance with treasury and investment strategy.
A summary of all the finance information is provided in Appendix 2 along with
assumptions made.
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