Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 6, 2026

Purpose: To consider an update on golf re-provision

Content: That Cabinet:   1)         Agree to select the Leisure Park as the preferred location of a golf pod style driving range, adventure golf course, and ancillary facilities to meet an equivalent golf reprovision need, subject to the council obtaining any necessary planning permission(s).   2)         Agree to commit to continue to explore suitable sites across the borough for the provision of a new pitch and putt course.   3)         Delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture to:   a)         commission detailed designs and apply for any necessary planning permission and enter into any legal agreement(s);   b)         procure the construction of the facilities; and agree commercial terms with the appointed leisure operator or private sector provider(s) as necessary.   c)         undertake any other steps that are necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the report.   4)         Recommend to Council the reallocation of the approved £1.000M capital programme budget to enable the reprovision of suitable golf facilities and associated works as set out in Section 7 of the report.   5)         Acknowledge and take on board the recommendations from the Resident Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on the 16 December 2025.