Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Head of Leisure, Health & Environment informing of the progress officers have made on the project for a new proposed 3G Artificial Turf Pitch (ATP) at One Leisure St Ives Outdoor, including final designs, progress of the project and overall capital costs.

The Cabinet has

(a)  approved the project of a new 3G ATP to be constructed at OLSIO;

(b)  noted that, subject to the project securing all necessary consents (including full planning application approval); funding secured through the budget process; and project costs being within budget; the intention is for works to commence on-site in late 2026 with an anticipated opening in early 2027;

(c)  delegated to the Head of Leisure, Health & Environment in consultation with the Corporate Director (Place) & Corporate Director (Finance and Resources) to proceed with and secure any necessary consents to allow the development to move forward;

(d)  noted that HDC has signed up to the FF Framework Alliance Contract (FFFAC) which covers services such as management consultancy, independent testing and the supply/installation of 3G ATP’s with HDC becoming an “Additional Client”;

(e)  delegated to the Head of Leisure, Health & Environment in consultation with the Corporate Director (Place) & Corporate Director (Finance and Resources) to proceed with the FFFAC in partnership with the FF to ensure successful completion of the project;

(f)  agreed the proposed budget envelope of £1.4 million for the project and notes the composition of this total, which is made up of contributions from multiple funding sources such as £300k from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and £300k from HDC;

(g)  noted and approved that the Head of Leisure, Health & Environment will lead on and complete negotiations with the FF with the intention to secure up to £800k of capital funding towards a new 3G ATP; and

(h)  delegated to the Head of Leisure, Health & Environment to facilitate, and in consultation with the Corporate Director (Place) & Corporate Director (Finance and Resources) complete all relevant land and legal requirements to facilitate this project and enable its delivery.