This report provides an update on the Sowerby Sports Village development and to present options for delivering Phase 4 to construct a 3G artificial pitch with changing room provision and ancillary works including installation of services (water and electricity), hard and soft landscaping, external lighting and fixture and fittings.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Football Foundation grant award of £511,912 is accepted; the construction of the 3g pitch, the changing rooms and the associated works and fees (referred to as Option 2) are approved and financed as highlighted in Table 5; and the revenue costs are increased by £40,000 from 2022/23.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on the Sowerby Sports Village development and to presented options for delivering Phase 4 to construct a 3G artificial pitch with changing room provision and ancillary works including installation of services (water and electricity), hard and soft landscaping, external lighting and fixture and fittings.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Sports Village is a key component part of the Sowerby Gateway scheme in enhancing the quality of lives of the residents of the locality as well as within the wider Thirsk area.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that:-

(1)       the Football Foundation grant award of £511,912 is accepted;

(2)       the construction of the 3g pitch, the changing rooms and the associated works and fees (referred to as Option 2) are approved and financed as highlighted in Table 5; and

(3)       the revenue costs are increased by £40,000 from 2022/23.