Issue - meetings

That:

(a) The Newcastle under Lyme Playing Pitch Strategy 2021 – 2026 (PPS) be approved and be the basis for making strategic decisions on future playing pitch provision and associated facilities across the Borough; and

(b) A review of the PPS be carried out by the Steering Group on an annual

basis and any significant changes be reported to Cabinet, to ensure that identified local priorities continue to be achieved.

Cabinet considered a proposed Playing Pitch Strategy for the period 2021 – 2026 which set out the Council’s strategy for identifying and meeting the playing pitch and associated facilities needs of the Borough from the present until 2026.   It included all playing pitches in the Borough both in public and private ownership.  It included natural and artificial pitches used for a wide variety of sports including football, netball and bowls.  The Strategy would be a useful document towards bidding for funding towards sport and leisure needs.  It was also an important document for the Borough Plan as part of the evidence base. 

Resolved:  That:

(a) The Newcastle under Lyme Playing Pitch Strategy 2021 – 2026 (PPS) be approved and be the basis for making strategic decisions on future playing pitch provision and associated facilities across the Borough; and

(b) A review of the PPS be carried out by the Steering Group on an annual

basis and any significant changes be reported to Cabinet, to ensure that identified local priorities continue to be achieved.