Decision Maker: Children Young People and Education Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Resolved – That Policy and Resources Committee be recommended to agree that:   1.  The Director of Law and Corporate Services be authorised to:   a.  enter into a grant arrangement with the Football Foundation comprising a capital grant offer of 69% of the estimated total project costs of £1,131,106 with a maximum grant payment of £781,106 to enable the development of a new 3G Football pitch at Claremount School, Leasowe subject to the grant conditions as summarised in Appendix 1 to this report including the provision of a legal charge in favour of the Football Foundation and a restriction on the Council’s title in Claremount School preventing future disposal of the site without the Football Foundation’s consent.   b.  Agree the terms of a Deed of Indemnity to include provisions to carve out the 3G Football Pitch at Claremount School, Leasowe from the current project agreement (as varied) to enable the construction of a 3G pitch within the school site.   2.  The Director of Children, Families and Education be authorised to:   a.  Conduct a tendering exercise with a view to appointing a contractor through the Football Foundation’s Artificial Grass Pitch Framework, as approved by the Football Foundation in respect of the development, design, supply and installation of the new 3G Football Pitch at Claremount School, Leasowe; and   b.  Appoint a suitable contractor from the Council’s General Building – Schedule of Rates Contract to carry out adaptations to the school’s changing rooms comprising 2 dedicated WC facilities and 2 changing spaces for players and teams.