Agenda item

Playing Pitch Strategy

Report from the Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment.

 

Recommendations:

 

That Cabinet:

  1. Note the headline findings of the Playing Pitch Strategy 2026 – 2029 Part 1.

 

  1. Approve and formally adopt the Part 1 Strategy as the evidence base for:
    1. Local Plan review to 2040
    2. Planning decisions
    3. Developer contributions (via Sport England PPS calculator)
    4. Investment planning with National Governing Bodies

 

  1. Agree to receive a further report on the Playing Pitch Strategy Part 2 which will set out the response to the recommendations contained in Part 1, including Rotherham Council’s vision and implementation plan.

 

  1. Agree that the PPS is monitored annually and reviewed every 3 years, or sooner if significant changes occur.

 

  1. Delegate implementation oversight to the Service Director for Culture, Sport and Tourism, supported by the Sport & Physical Activity Manager, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Green Spaces.

 

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