To receive Petitions submitted under Standing Order No.13
(i) To receive petitions without discussion.
(ii) To debate the following petition received from Mr Adrian Todd on 10 February, 2017: -
“I would like request that Chesterfield Borough Council build an Ice Rink on the site of the old Queen’s Park Sports Centre. I have been campaigning locally and using change.org to make people aware of the health, leisure and social benefits that an Ice rink would provide to all Chesterfield residents.”
The petition contains in excess of 1,000 signatures; therefore it is referred to Council to be debated in accordance with the Council’s petition scheme and Standing Order No. 13
Mr Adrian Todd will attend Council to present the petition and answer questions.
Minutes:
In accordance with Standing Order No.13 Council debated the following petition from Mr Adrian Todd received on 10 February, 2017:-
“I would like request that Chesterfield Borough Council build an Ice Rink on the site of the old Queen’s Park Sports Centre. I have been campaigning locally and using change.org to make people aware of the health, leisure and social benefits that an Ice rink would provide to all Chesterfield residents.”
The petition contained in excess of 1,000 signatures; therefore it was referred to Council to be debated in accordance with the Council’s petition scheme and Standing Order No.13.
Mrs Donna Todd, on behalf of Mr Adrian Todd presented the petition and answered Member’s questions.
RESOLVED –
1. That the council receives and notes the petition to turn the former Queen’s Park Sports Centre site into an ice rink.
2. That the petition and tonight’s debate at Full Council be taken into account by Chesterfield Borough Council’s Cabinet when making the decision on a suitable use for the former Queen’s Park Sports Centre site.
3. That the council, if approached by an ice rink operator, will assist with the identification of suitable sites and provide advice on planning and funding opportunities, including the development of external funding bids, in order to enhance the Borough’s sport and leisure offer.