Agenda item

This matter was deferred from the last meeting of this Committee – minute H446(b) refers. 

To receive and consider the report of the Operations & Estates Officer and supporting documentation in order to consider the future use/maintenance of the Leys Recreation Ground – football pitch one; and any consequential matters arising from the decision.

Members received and considered the report of the Operations and Estates Officer concerning issues surrounding the use of The Leys, pitch 1 for both football and events.

RESOLVED:

1.            that the report be noted;

2.            that the pitch one side of The Leys recreation ground becomes an events field;

3.            that the cricket and junior football side of The Leys becomes a sport only area, with the only exceptions being the current Witney Carnival and caravan and vehicle parking for Witney Feast – no other events to be permitted;

4.            that no events would be allowed on Witney Town Council’s other sporting facilities;

5.            that the Town Council consults with West Oxfordshire District Council and Wood Green School regarding the Town Council taking responsibility for Wood Green’s field and the unhindered provision of the school changing rooms, and parking on Saturdays, Sundays and weekday evenings for sports teams;

6.            that the Council writes to the District and County Councils requesting them not to put sports fields and changing rooms for community use in schools in future as it causes difficulties securing access;

7.            that the Council writes to the County Council requesting separate changing rooms from the school if the pavilion should not be built;

8.            that Officers investigate the possibility of portacabin changing rooms.