February 5, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Purpose

To provide
Cabinet with an updated position on the Bowlee Sports Hub
development following previous approval, including:
- Confirmation of Heads of Terms agreed in principle with
Rochdale AFC
Progress with Football Foundation engagement
Status of design, planning and procurement
activity
Next steps required to support submission of a full Football
Foundation funding application.
 

Content

 The Cabinet considered a report of the
Director of Economy and Place, which sought to update on progress
made since the previous approval of the Bowlee Community Sports Hub
scheme and Heywood Sports Village additional AGP pitch and to
outline future actions.
 
The Assistant
Director Special Projects was in attendance to present the
information and to address the questions and comments of Cabinet
Members.
 
Resolved that the recommendations
set out in section two and four of the report be noted and
agreed.
 
Reason for
decisions:
As set out in
sections three and five of the report.
 
Alternatives
considered and rejected:
As set out in
section in section six of the report.
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Thursday, 5 February 2026 - 6.00 pm on February 5, 2026

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date5 Feb 2026
Subject to call-inYes