Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: August 21, 2025

Purpose: To update members and ask for approval to assess option 3 of the project in relation to installation of artificial grass pitches at our sports hub sites. Working with Your Trust and the community Trust from Rochdale AFC.

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Economy and Place, which sought approval to continue to progress the plan for new artificial grass pitches and supporting community sports facilities at Bowlee Sports Hub and Heywood Sports Village.   The Assistant Director Place was in attendance to present the information and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet Members.   Resolved that the recommendations set out in section two of the report be agreed.   Reason for decision: As set out in section three of the report.   Alternatives considered and rejected: As set out in section four of the report.