To consider a report of the Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships.

[NOTE: Owing to the size of the appendices to this report, they will be available on the Council’s website, but are not being circulated in hard copy.]

1. That the content of the Playing Pitch Strategy Assessment Report be noted.

2. That the adoption of the Playing Pitch Strategy and Action Plan be approved.

3. That the proposal to commence a review of PPS in line with Sport England Guidance be noted.

4. That the criteria and process for considering applications for Long Term Security of Tenure (25 year maximum) be approved.

The Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships submitted a report which provided Members with information on the development of a new Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) to update the existing strategy which was developed in 2009. Sport England expect Local Authorities to have a robust plan for the maintenance, improvement and development of playing pitches and outdoor sports facilities, which enables a greater strategic case to be made for investment from Sport England and other public funders. The new strategy would help to shape the Council’s future ambition around playing pitches and outdoor sports facilities and support the case for further investment during the period 2017-2026.

            RESOLVED -

(1)        That the content of the Playing Pitch Strategy Assessment Report be noted.

(2)        That the adoption of the Playing Pitch Strategy and Action Plan be approved.

(3)        That the proposal to commence a review of PPS in line with Sport England Guidance be noted.

(4)        That the criteria and process for considering applications for Long Term Security of Tenure (25 year maximum) be approved.