Issue - meetings

That Cabinet do not progress with the relocation of the athletics track to Cupid Green Fields.

Decision

That Cabinet do not progress with the relocation of the athletics track to Cupid Green Fields.

Corporate objectives

·         A clean, safe and enjoyable environment

·         Building strong and vibrant communities

Monitoring Officer/S.151 Officer comments

Monitoring Officer:

There will be no legal implications if Members decide to keep the track in its current location. If Members decide to relocate further site due diligence will need to be carried out to ensure that there are no legal, planning or property impediments to the proposed development as part of the project plan.

Deputy S.151 Officer:

Any potential financial impact of cabinets consideration of this issue will be reported at a later date as part of the wider leisure strategy.

Advice

Councillor Harden introduced the report to members. He said the consultation had 548 responses and the majority were not in favour of the relocation.

Councillor Williams said there was a clear consensus from the consultation regarding noise pollution, increased activity and the capacity of Cupid Green Fields so the recommendation will be to not relocate the athletics track.

Councillor Marshall said the number of responses to the consultation were impressive and Cabinet hear what residents say and need to recognise this and therefore the recommendation is correct.

Councillor Elliot said this recommendation shows we have listened.

Councillor Tindall asked whether the budget could be reallocated to refurbishing the existing track and the arena used for other events.

Councillor Williams said he was happy to look into this but there was no identified budget for the relocation as the money would have come from the proceeds of the site.

Voting

None.