Decision

The Breckland Council has decided to release £80,000.00 for the resurfacing of the hockey pitch at Watton Sports Centre.

Analysis

outcome: Breckland Council has authorised the release of £80,000.00 to Watton Sports & Recreational Centre for the project.

summary: The decision involves authorising the release of funding for the resurfacing of the hockey pitch at Watton Sports Centre.

topline: The Breckland Council has decided to release £80,000.00 for the resurfacing of the hockey pitch at Watton Sports Centre.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves fulfilling a legal agreement for recreation provisions.

affected_stakeholders: ["Breckland Council", "Watton Sports & Recreational Centre"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2478

Decision Maker: Cllr Phil Cowen, Executive Member for Finance, Revenue and Benefits

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Authorisation to release funding for recreation provisions secured under Section 106 Legal Agreement for the re-surfacing of the hockey pitch at Watton Sports Centre.

Content: Authorisation to release funding for recreation provisions secured under Section 106 Legal Agreement for the re-surfacing of the hockey pitch at Watton Sports Centre. Breckland Council authorises the release of £80,000.00 to Watton Sports & Recreational Centre from the Open Space and Recreation contribution held by the Council in accordance with a Section 106 Agreement dated 10th December 2019, in relation to Planning Permission 3PL/2018/0952/O, for the resurfacing of the Hockey Pitch, at the Sports Centre in Watton. This work is consistent with the requirements within the S106 Agreement as detailed in the attached report.   It is recommended that delegated authority is granted to release £80,000.00 from the Off-Site Outdoor Sports Contribution held by the Council in accordance with S106 Agreement dated 10th December 2019 under planning application 3PL/2018/0952/O for this project.   ·         Fully fund the application as set out in the report.   ·         Do nothing.  

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025