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

The Executive Member for Culture and Leisure submitted a report further to the consideration in June 2020 by the Executive of a report regarding Sale Sharks’ vision and ambition to return to their hometown of Sale, and their proposals for the creation of a new community sports and activity hub at Crossford Bridge. The Executive had noted that the proposal would be subject to engagement with the local community, and that a further report would be brought to Executive on the conclusion of the initial phase of engagement. The current report set out the conclusions of the first phase of engagement. In discussion, thanks were expressed to all participants, including Sale Sharks, for their meaningful engagement with the consultation; and the Executive’s ambition was emphasised to secure enhanced investment in an open and transparent manner.

            RESOLVED –

(1)       That the extensive engagement carried out with local residents be noted.

(2)       That the conclusion be noted that the local engagement phase one consultation did not demonstrate a clear balance of support for the proposals from residents or current users of Crossford Bridge.

(3)       That it be note that on the basis of the results of the engagement programme to date the Council is not minded to support the proposal.