Issue - meetings

(i)         That the progress on the project to deliver Football Changing

facilities at the Wammy be noted.

(ii)       That Council funding and external grant funding as set out in the report be used to fund the development of the changing facilities.

(iii)       That Council enters into a contract with Dawn Building and Groundworks as the most economically advantageous tenderer to construct football Changing Facilities at the Wammy.

The Deputy Leader introduced the report on awarding a construction contract to the successful bidder for a changing room at the Wammy. This followed a competitive procurement exercise and was supported by Newcastle Town, the intention being to overcome barriers to participating in football on an open field.

Members raised the following comments:

- Cllr Fear welcomed the contract and more generally the support to group sports, which taught a lot of social skills.

- As local ward member Cllr J Williams expressed his concerns over the infrastructure surrounding the development including the flooding risks and car park not deemed appropriate. The area was also allowing for multiple sports who could benefit from the changing facilities – not just football. There was notably a cycle and pedestrian route and people were doing park runs.

The Leader suggested that extra money be sought through the Town Deal Board to enhance the local infrastructure.

Resolved:

(i)         That the progress on the project to deliver Football Changing facilities at the Wammy be noted.

(ii)       That Council funding and external grant funding as set out in the report be used to fund the development of the changing facilities.

(iii)      That Council enters into a contract with Dawn Building and Groundworks as the most economically advantageous tenderer to construct football Changing Facilities at the Wammy.

Watch the debate here