Decision details

The Cabinet will be presented with details of the current quality, range and distribution of playing pitches in the Borough and asked to adopt a new playing pitch strategy setting out the plans to meet current and emerging needs and a strategic framework to support external funding bids to improve playing pitch provision.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the Playing Pitch Strategy at Appendix 2 to the report, subject to the inclusion of additional reference to women and girl’s sports and how their needs would be met within the Strategy; and

(ii)  Authorise the Strategic Director for Growth and Homes, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Community Engagement and Leadership, to agree any minor amendments to the Strategy prior to its publication.