A strategic approach to sport and recreation

Built Sports Facilities Strategy 2015 to 2027

This strategy focuses on the built sports infrastructure within the borough. The strategy is informed by a Leisure and Recreational Needs Assessment of the borough’s indoor and outdoor facilities undertaken during 2020-22, and uses the research, consultation, site assessments, data analysis and mapping that underpins the study to set direction and determine priorities.

This was adopted by Cabinet in October 2015. A copy of the Strategy is available to download below.

Built Sports Facility Strategy 2015 to 2027 update(PDF) [3 Mb]

Part 1 - Built Facilities Strategy update(PDF) [3 Mb]

Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 to 2027

This strategy focuses on the playing pitches and other outdoor facilities within the borough. The strategy is informed by a Leisure and Recreational Needs Assessment of the borough’s outdoor facilities undertaken during 2020-22, and uses the research, consultation, site assessments, data analysis and mapping that underpins the study to set direction and determine priorities.

This was adopted by Cabinet in October 2015. A copy of the Plan is available to download below.

Playing Pitch Strategy 2015 to 2027 update(PDF) [11 Mb]

Part 3 - Playing Pitch Strategy 2022 to 2040 update(PDF) [8 Mb]

Leisure and Recreational Needs Assessment 2022

The purpose of this assessment is to provide information on the existing provision and the long term needs of the borough, enabling decisions to be made on which spaces and facilities should be protected or improved whilst identifying provision which may no longer be suitable. It also identifies gaps in provision and suggests policy approaches to address any possible deficiencies in quantity, quality and accessibility.

LRNA Executive Summary and Strategy Overview July 2022(PDF) [2 Mb]