As you are aware, there was an equipment review within the Beach Patrol service, which identified pieces of equipment that were no longer fit for purpose and required replacing. As a result, new quad bikes were purchased. It should also be noted that a Jet Ski (yet to be replaced) is also obsolete.
Alongside this, at Clacton Leisure Centre, a scissor lift is now in a condition where further works are required to keep it operational, for which it is not seen best value to do so following costings and due to its low use and storage space it consumes. We have, therefore, collated the list of equipment and outsourced an external price for purchase from the two suppliers was received.
As such, and under the disposal of equipment procedure, a concurrence is requested.

To approve the external (Ernest Doe & Sons) purchase of equipment from the Sport and Leisure Service.

The Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Tourism and Portfolio Holder for Environment and Public Space have been consulted and both concur with this decision being made.

To not proceed with the external purchase of equipment. However, as mentioned, this would result in the equipment being obsolete and taking up storage space in designated areas.