Issue - meetings

**Please note that the updated covering report replaces the one circulated in the main agenda, including legal comments and an updated purpose and recommendation as set out below**

To update the Executive on the progress made on obtaining funding, to the sum of £672,947 for a new 3G artificial pitch at Woolmer Hill Sports ground.
 

To authorise the Head of Commercial Services to enter into such agreements as are necessary with the Football Foundation to secure the grant funding.

To authorise a budget of up to £10,000 for external legal support.

Recommendation

·         The Executive approve the entering into of a restriction against title and deed of dedication as requested by the Football Foundation to secure the grant allocation of £672,947 to build the 3G pitch. 

·         The Executive approve the budget of £10,000 for external legal support to complete the necessary checks and documentation stipulated by the Football Foundation and progress the project.

RESOLVED that

·         The Executive approve the entering into of a restriction against title and deed of dedication as requested by the Football Foundation to secure the grant allocation of £672,947 to build the 3G pitch. 

·         The Executive approve the budget of £10,000 for external legal support to complete the necessary checks and documentation stipulated by the Football Foundation and progress the project.

Reason: To allow the 3G artificial pitch to be built at Woolmer Hill sports ground, adding a significant and much needed sports resource to the Haslemere area.

[Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee]

Councillor Mirylees presented the report which provided an update on progress made with securing funding for a new 3G artificial pitch at Woolmer Hill Sports ground and proposed entering into a legal agreement and seeking external legal support to progress the project.

RESOLVED that

·         The Executive approve the entering into of a restriction against title and deed of dedication as requested by the Football Foundation to secure the grant allocation of £672,947 to build the 3G pitch. 

·         The Executive approve the budget of £10,000 for external legal support to complete the necessary checks and documentation stipulated by the Football Foundation and progress the project.

Reason: To allow the 3G artificial pitch to be built at Woolmer Hill sports ground, adding a significant and much needed sports resource to the Haslemere area.