*RESOLVED –
1. That the outcomes of the public consultation on the future use of the former Queen’s Park Sports Centre site be noted.
2. That the motion passed by Council on 23 February, 2017, following the debate of a public petition calling for an ice rink to be built on the site of the former Queen’s Park Sports Centre, be noted.
3. That the outline business case for artificial sports pitches to be built on the site of the former Queen’s Park Sports Centre, as detailed in the officer’s report, be noted.
4. That the intention to use allocated funds budget savings/income generation to fund an internal secondment post to manage the project, be noted
5. That a full business case be prepared for submission to Cabinet and Council as part of any request for any future capital expenditure at the site.
6. That a planning application for artificial sports pitches on the site of the former Queen’s Park Sports Centre be developed at the same times as the preparation of the full business case for the site.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
To enable Cabinet to establish a clear way forward on its preferred use for the former sports centre site, whilst recognising that further work is required before taking a final decision and before seeking approval from Council for any additional expenditure.