Decision details

The Commissioning Director for Environment introduced the report.  He noted the consultation and the updated Playing Pitch Strategy.

Councillor Brian Salinger requested that Sports Clubs within the Borough be considered favourably when lease renewals are being considered by the Council.  This was agreed by the Committee.

Councillor Alan Schneidermanmoved an amendment to the report that included bowls clubs and netball.  It was requested that both sports be given the same consideration as other sports and therefore a report be resubmitted to a future meeting of the Environment Committee. 

The Chairman requested that this be voted on:

For – 6

Against – 1

Abstained – 4

This amendment was carried

Having considered the report the Committee:

RESOLVED that:

1.         The Committee note the outcome of the public consultation and adopts the updated Playing Pitch Strategy on behalf of the Council.

2.         The Committee agreed that Sports Clubs within the Borough be considered favourably when lease renewals are being considered by the Council.  The Chairman agreed to communicate this to the Chairman of the Assets, Regeneration and Growth Committee and the membership of that Committee.

3.         The Committee agree that bowls and netball be given the same consideration as other sports and therefore a report be resubmitted to a future meeting of the Committee.