Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the proposed allocation of capital funding relating to the provision of Sports Hubs within the district. It was noted that the report was linked to the Playing Pitch Strategy review contained within the Planning Policy Guidance (PPG17) assessment. It was also noted that the proposed expenditure was already contained within the approved Capital Programme.

Detailed consideration was given to the schemes within the report and it was

RESOLVED:

(a)       that the proposed schemes and projects as listed in section 3.15 of the report be approved;

(b)       that officers be requested to review the sections of the PPG17 report which relate to Playing Pitches and Outdoor Sports Facilities and to develop appropriate action plans to address the issues contained therein prior to the 2010/2011 football season. The review should include where appropriate the inclusion of additional funding bids within the forthcoming business planning cycle and the review of the Medium Term Financial Plan;

(c)        that the introduction of a “Bromsgrove First” approach to the pitch allocation and booking system be deferred to enable further consideration to be given to the possibility of avoiding any detrimental impact on Teams within the district; and  

(d)       that the officers be requested to report separately on the possibility of undertaking work to improve the facilities at Boleyn Road.