Decision

(1)     That the Playing Pitch Strategy 2023 be approved and adopted by the Council.

(2)     That £5,000 of external funding be drawn down (from Sport England) towards the consultancy costs that have been incurred in producing the strategy.

(3)     That an implementation group be formed, representing key Council services to ensure the effective implementation of the Council-led actions recommended within the strategy.

(4)     That the Playing Pitch Strategy delivery group of wider stakeholders and partners continues its work and meets twice yearly in order to explore opportunities for pitch/facility improvements and participation development