Purpose

Update on the blueprint for the Borough of Sport

Decision

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

A. Agreed the proposals to make Merton London’s Borough of Sport.

B. Noted the estimated costs associated with the plans and agree the final costs are allowed for in the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy between 2023-26.

C. Noted the creation of a public forum to gain support and combine effort, and the creation of a cross sector advisory group to guide and steer actions.

D. Noted London’s Borough of Sport will be formally launched towards the end of the summer with stakeholder and community events, with preparatory activities taking place across the summer.