Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations approved for funding and works to be carried out
summary: Improvements to council owned and managed sports pitches to enhance playing experience
topline: The Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder has decided to approve funding for improvements to sports pitches in the borough
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocation of funds for sports facilities
affected_stakeholders: ["Local sports teams", "Residents using the sports pitches"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: No mention of political parties or influence on the decision
URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=739
Decision Maker: Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Works to sports pitches via external contractor to improve drainage and playing surfaces, increased sports provision at Church Road, Thornton and purchase of ancillary equipment (line marking machine and football posts) to improve sports offer across the borough in response to community feedback.
Content: The Assistant Director of Environmental Services submitted a report to seek approval for improvements to council owned and managed sports pitches across the borough’s playing fields to improve the quality of the playing surface and the overall playing experience for our teams. Also, to request funding totalling £82,293 for improvements over the following two financial years, split as detailed below: Decompaction works across 4 sites £23,540 Church Road contractor costs £32,500 Line marker equipment £3,808 Goal post purchase £14,341 Contingency @ 10% £8,104 Total: £82,293 and for the scheme to be added to the 2025/26 (£54,322) and 2026/27 (£27,971) revenue budgets. Decisions The Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder agreed: · That approval is given to undertake the necessary works to improve sports provision. · That funding totalling £82,293 is awarded to undertake the works and the 2025/26 and 2026/27 revenue budgets are updated accordingly.
Date of Decision: June 5, 2025