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 part of the contribution for community facilities and sports pitch contributions secured through the s106 Agreement AG1180 and held by the District Council in the sum of £26,000 to be used as a contribution towards improvements to the community sports facilities at Thoresby Sporting Trusts’ ground at Fourth Avenue, Edwinstowe for improvements to the Clubhouse and the purchase of sporting equipment for the benefit of all user groups.

That the Council’s Capital Programme is increased by £26,000 funded by the community facilities and sports pitch contribution from Section 106 agreement AG1180.

To support the project recommended by the Working Group and to enable the s106 contribution for community facilities and sports pitches held for suitable projects in vicinity of Edwinstowe to be delivered by Thorsby Sporting Trust in accordance with the terms of agreement AG1180 to facilitate the delivery of improvements to its facilities.

The Section 106 receipts held under this agreement have to spent on community facilities and sports pitches in (the vicinity of the Thoresby Vale site) Edwinstowe within an agreed timescale in accordance with S106 Agreement AG1180. 

This is a project that can be supported; however, the alternative option is to not support the project which would then not be delivered. 

Accordingly, if the monies are not spent in accordance with the s106 agreement spend by date the receipt would have to be repaid to the developer with any interest accrued whilst the Council has held the contributions. 

Therefore, in respect of this proposal it is deemed appropriate to transfer the monies to Thoresby Sporting Trust to use for the project outlined which will enable the Trust to improve its facilities and equipment and future proof its continued offer.