This report presents the opportunity to apply for grant funding to the Football Foundation (FF) of approximately £375,000 to secure investment to construct two PlayZone small-sided multi-sport pitches in Whittlesey and Wisbech.
The report seeks Cabinet approval to apply for the grant funding with an expectation of support from grants from FCC COMMUNITY ACTION FUND and Wisbech Town Board. However, it should be noted that if the additional supporting grants were not available then the project would require alternative capital funding of up to £62,500 per facility.
If the funding applications for either or both sites were successful, the report asks Cabinet to approve all necessary construction and operator procurement activity to deliver the PlayZone sites.
This report highlights what a PlayZone is, the positive impacts they can have on local communities and the opportunity that Fenland has to develop PlayZones within the District with significant Football Foundation financial and organisational support.
Decision type: Non-key - Low
Decision status: Recommendations Approved