Agenda item

The Committee received the confidential report and verbal update of the Head of Estates & Operations concerning the redevelopment of the Leys sports areas, known as the Leys Masterplan.

Members heard plans had been submitted to the Planning Authority by Courtside Hubs CIC who were spearheading the project and illustrative guides available to officers were provided. The timeframe outlined in the report to complete the scheme by May 2024 was ambitious, but Officers would be working with Courtside throughout the off-season to help achieve it, as well as delivering the redeveloped Skate Park which was affiliated to the overall project.

There was some concern from Members regarding a reduction in the number of tennis courts and the timeframe for the scheme with associated financial impact this may have on the Council as landowner; details on the obligations of the grant funding which was financing the project were passed on by the Town Clerk.

Resolved:

1.      That, the confidential report and verbal update be noted.