Issue - meetings

(i)             That the Newcastle-under-Lyme Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015-2020 (PPS), which will be the basis for making strategic decisions on future playing pitch provision and associated facilities across the Borough, be approved.

(ii)            That public consultation be carried out on any

surplus sites arising from the Strategy, that are subsequently not required to meet Greenspace requirements, in accordance with the agreed consultation process set out in the Council’s Asset Management Plan.

(iii)      That a review of the PPS be carried out by the Steering Group on an annual basis with any significant changes being reported to Cabinet, to ensure that identified local priorities continue to be achieved.

(iv)     That any future arrangements that the Council enters into with Partners will always protect the Council’s interests.

A report was submitted to seek Cabinet approval for the adoption of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Playing Pitch Strategy 2015-2020.

The Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Localism thanked the members of the Steering Group and officers for the hard work which had gone into the preparation of the Strategy which was a key document for keeping residents fit and active.

Resolved:              (i)       That the Newcastle-under-Lyme Playing Pitch

Strategy 2015-2020 (PPS), which will be the basis for making strategic decisions on future playing pitch provision and associated facilities across the Borough, be approved.

(ii)       That public consultation be carried out on any

surplus sites arising from the Strategy, that are subsequently not required to meet Greenspace requirements, in accordance with the agreed consultation process set out in the Council’s Asset Management Plan.

(iii)        That a review of the PPS be carried out by the Steering Group on an annual basis with any significant changes being reported to Cabinet, to ensure that identified local priorities continue to be achieved.

(iv)      That any future arrangements that the Council enters into with Partners will always protect the Council’s interests.