URL: https://chesterfield.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2050

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   1.   That approval be given for Chesterfield Borough Council to enter into a new five-year agreement with Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited for the joint promotion and delivery of an annual Festival of Cricket at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield; the agreement to be subject to a review clause at year 3.   2.   That the Chief Executive and interim Head of Legal Services be authorised to agree the final details of the licence agreement between Chesterfield Borough Council and Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited.   REASONS FOR DECISIONS   1.   To secure the future of the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket for the next 5 years.   2.      To enable Derbyshire County Cricket Club Limited to agree with the English and Welsh Cricket Board by Autumn of each calendar year the hosting of a Festival of Cricket at Queen’s Park Cricket Ground, Chesterfield, comprising both men’s and women’s First-Class County Championship, One-Day Cup and / or Twenty 20 (T20) cricket matches.

Date of Decision: April 28, 2026