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Jun 2020
Union concerns over leisure 'ridiculous', says council
Harrogate Borough Council has described union concerns that the authority is being tight-lipped over its leisure plans as “ridiculous”.
The authority was responding to concerns from Unison that the council had not kept union bosses informed over proposals and that it had “no overwhelming support”.
But, the council said the plan, which it has consulted residents on, will save the authority £400,000 a year.
It comes as the council faces an estimated £15 million deficit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
According to a report due before the authority's cabinet next week, the company would be called Brimham’s Active and has a target set up date of August 2021.
Read more:
- Council plans for leisure have ‘no overwhelming support’
- Harrogate council estimates £15 million coronavirus shortfall
If given the go-ahead, it would mean facilities such as Harrogate Hydro, the Turkish Baths and Ripon Leisure Centre would be run by the new company.
Unison bosses said they were concerned that not enough information had been shared with them about the proposal, but the council has said it would be unrealistic to provide a running commentary on the company.
A spokesperson for the council said:
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