Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Council will grant the license.
summary: The decision is whether to grant a license for the use of land at Shottery Fields and the Recreation Ground in Stratford-upon-Avon to Stratford Town Football Club.
topline: The Deputy Chief Executive has decided to grant a license for the use of land at Shottery Fields and the Recreation Ground to Stratford Town Football Club.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the use of public land for a specific sports club, potentially impacting other community members who may also want to use the facilities.
affected_stakeholders: ["Stratford Town Football Club", "Council", "Local residents", "Other potential users of the facilities"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4034
Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Proposed licence of land at Shottery Fields and the Recreation Ground Stratford-upon-Avon to Stratford Town Football Club.
Content: Proposed licence of land at Shottery Fields and the Recreation Ground Stratford-upon-Avon to Stratford Town Football Club. That the Council will grant the licence. Stratford Town Football Club, which is based on land leased from the Council in Tiddington, has established need for a greater number of pitches to use on Saturday and Sunday mornings for its under 18 players. Officers have discussed and agreed with the club that it may make use of pitches located at Shottery Fields and at the Recreation Ground. The Council’s fees and charges include a sum for the use per pitch for each match and this fee will be levied for the use. The proposal is for the use to be in place from 1 September 2025 to 31 May 2026. Agree to grant the licence Decline to grant the licence
Date of Decision: July 24, 2025