Decision details

To secure Portfolio Holder approval to use Section 106 contributions held by the District Council for improvements to community sports facilities in Edwinstowe.

That Section 106 contribution of £57,732 secured through AG1180 and held by the District Council be used as a contribution to the installation of PV Solar Panels on the Edwinstowe Cricket Clubhouse and the erection of an artificial net facility at its ground at Forest Corner, Edwinstowe.

That the Council’s Capital Programme is increased by £57,732 funded by £53,882 Open Space Sports contribution and £3,850 Community Facilities contribution from Section 106 agreement AG1180.

To enable S106 monies held for suitable projects in Edwinstowe to be delivered by Edwinstowe Community Cricket Club in accordance with the terms of agreement AG1180 and to facilitate the delivery of a PV Solar scheme at the Cricket Clubhouse and an artificial net facility at the Cricket Ground.

The Section 106 receipts held under this agreement have to be spent on community and sporting facilities in (the vicinity of the Thoresby Vale site) Edwinstowe in accordance with S106 Agreement AG1180.

The Thoresby Vale Working Group was established to receive, consider and recommended suitable projects for investment to the District Council.

These proposals were agreed unanimously, as suitable schemes for S106 contributions, by the Thoresby Vale Working Group at its meeting on 28 May 2025 and are therefore now presented for formal approval.