Decision details

To approve the adoption of the draft Harrow Indoor Sports Facility Strategy

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the adoption of the Harrow Indoor Sports Facility Strategy 2018-2026, including the Action Plan as outlined in Sections 6.4-6.15 of the Strategy and in paragraph 5.5 of the officer report, be approved;

(2)          the Corporate Director, Community be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder, Regeneration, Planning, and Employment, to proceed with the implementation of the Action Plan provided by the Strategy and take any action necessary.

Reasons for Decision:  The Harrow Indoor Sports Facility Strategy 2018?2026 would enable Harrow to plan for current and future community needs in the Borough for indoor sports facilities with recommendations to inform future facility investment.  The Strategy would allow Harrow to provide better access to indoor sports facilities and increase people’s participation in sport and physical activity to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Harrow.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

Consultation: Consultation undertaken with key stakeholders including facility operators, Sport England, National Governing Bodies of Sport, local educational establishments with indoor sports facilities, key local sports clubs, facility managers, neighbouring local authorities and the County Sport Partnership

Further public consultation will be undertaken with key stakeholders, as identified above, being encouraged to provide their feedback on the Strategy and proposed Action Plan