Issue - decisions

Date of Decision:

8^th July 2024

Title:

Approval of decision to rename a football pitch at Rother Valley Country Park for Millie Bright OBE

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Polly Hamilton, Assistant Director, Culture, Sport & Tourism

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

Sub scheme of Delegation - Regeneration and Environment Oct 2022

Operational management and maintenance of Parks, Recreation Grounds, Play Areas, Camping, Caravan and Picnic Sites, Allotments, Country parks, all land held by the Council specifically for public open space and recreation, Countryside Service including the letting of land and premises in collaboration with Asset Management 

Brief Description of Decision:

To approve the proposal from Killamarsh Dynamos football club, which leases pitches at Rother Valley Country Park under a 25-year lease, to rename one of those pitches after Millie Bright OBE.

Reasons for the Decision:

Millie Bright played at the club as a youth and the Football Foundation are sponsoring similar legacy work for all members of the England Women’s Euro 2022 winning squad. Millie retains strong local connections, and it is an opportunity to garner good PR for the club and the park, as well as strengthen community pride in the borough. Club members and service are strongly supportive, as is the Deputy Leader. 

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

Alternative is to reject the proposal with no benefit to club or park.

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

none

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

None