DECISION

1.    To note the analysis and strategic objectives identified in the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy.

2.    To agree the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy in Appendix 1 of the report.

3.    To note the importance of the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy to the emerging Local Plan.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (D. JONES)

(Acting Divisional Director, Sports, Leisure and Culture (J. St John)

Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Resources, introduced the report looking at indoor sports facilities for the Borough. He highlighted the analysis on current provision and proposed action plan set out in the report. The action plan included opportunities to engage with residents, which was important as people often had an attachment to a particular facility.

During discussion a number of issues were noted including how to ensure proper public access to facilities on school sites.

The Mayor welcomed the report, thanked officers for their hard work in producing the strategy and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the analysis and strategic objectives identified in the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy.

2.    To agree the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy in Appendix 1 of the report.

3.    To note the importance of the Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy to the emerging Local Plan.