To consider a report of the Executive Member for Culture and Leisure.

NOTE: This report is accompanied by a number of appendices which are very substantial in volume / data terms. They are all being made available on the Council’s website, with the rest of the agenda papers; but are impracticable to circulate to Members in hard copy / email format.

1. That the conclusion of Playing Pitch Strategy 2019 review be noted.

2. That the proposed review of maintenance processes for pitch based sports in Trafford be approved.

3. That approval be given to the development of a strategic investment portfolio, to be managed by the Playing Pitch Strategy Steering Group.

4. That the Long Term Security of Tenure process be noted and approved, and that responsibility be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place to finalise the process for the clubs included within the report to receive a 25 year lease.

5. That the process for the LFFP be noted and that approval be given for the delegation of responsibility to the Corporate Director for Place to further develop proposals for site investment in Trafford under this scheme.

6. That the process for decision making for schemes related to the Playing Pitch Strategy be noted and approved.

The Leader of the Council introduced a report of the Executive Member for Culture & Leisure which presented the refreshed Playing Pitch Strategy and provided an update on the Long-Term Security Tenure process and on the Local Football Facilities Plan.

             RESOLVED -

(1)        That the conclusion of Playing Pitch Strategy 2019 review be noted.

(2)       That the proposed review of maintenance processes for pitch based sports in Trafford be approved.

(3)       That approval be given to the development of a strategic investment portfolio, to be managed by the Playing Pitch Strategy Steering Group.

(4)       That the Long Term Security of Tenure process be noted and approved, and that responsibility be delegated to the Corporate Director for Place to finalise the process for the clubs included within the report to receive a 25 year lease.

(5)       That the process for the LFFP be noted and that approval be given for the delegation of responsibility to the Corporate Director for Place to further develop proposals for site investment in Trafford under this scheme.

(6)       That the process for decision making for schemes related to the Playing Pitch Strategy be noted and approved.