Decision details

To approve the Sefton Playing Pitch Strategy for adoption. The Playing Pitch Strategy assesses the demand and supply of playing pitches in an area in order to come up with recommendations of how to improve the stock and quality of playing pitches. This will give the document greater importance in decisions.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Regeneration and Housing which provided details of the consultation undertaken by the Council on the Playing Pitch Strategy, which included comments received and any proposed changes before the documents are officially adopted by the Council.

Decision Made:

That approval be given to the adoption of the Sefton Playing Pitch Strategy.

Reasons for Decision:

In order to increase the weight that can be attached to the Sefton Playing Pitch Strategy it was necessary for the Council to officially adopt the document.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

One alternative would be not to adopt the Sefton Playing Pitch Strategy; however this would limit the weight that could be attached to it in future decisions.