Decision details

Playing Pitch Strategy Approach

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek approval to cease any further work at Maiden Erlegh and await the outcome of the strategic review which will inform optimal pitch locations going forward across the borough.

Decision:

RESOLVED that the Executive agreed to cease any further work at Maiden Erlegh at this stage and reassess the needs of the Earley and Lower Earley area within the strategic review of playing pitches. This review would inform optimal pitch locations incorporating a 3G pitch development plan going forward across the Borough.

 

Reasons for Decision

In July 2022, the Executive approved a proposal for a 3G pitch at Maiden Erlegh School, supporting the need for additional 3G sites across the Borough. Consultation identified several difficulties with the site, while at the same time confirming the demand for such facilities.

 

Simultaneously, costs escalated, and the Council’s financial situation worsened, so that 3G provision in the Earley and Lower Earley area needed to be reassessed. It was agreed that reassessment would be effectively carried out as part of a new Borough-wide Playing Pitch Strategy.

Wards Affected: None Specific;

Consultees

full executive report

Contact: Susan Bentley Email: susan.bentley@wokingham.gov.uk.

Report author: Susan Bentley

Publication date: 27/01/2023

Date of decision: 26/01/2023

Decided at meeting: 26/01/2023 - Executive

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