Decision details

To progress to the next stage of the 3G football pitch development via the football foundation framework, and provide a letter of intent to Lano Sports NV to progress the works in line with the agreed programme.

As highlighted in the cabinet report on 24 Nov 2022 & 21st Nov 2024:

Following a Football Foundation Board meeting, the Council received an offer from the Football Foundation on 21st October 2024 approving 75% of the total project cost of £1,042,609, which is a maximum contribution of £786,409. The remaining cost will be covered by the Councils contribution of £250,000 (Existing budget) and through partnership contributions totalling £6,200. The overall project sum includes a 5% contingency of £49,243 which should de-risk any potential issues encountered. However, it should be noted the Council would be liable for further costs should anything arise outside of the planned works.

We are now in a position to progress to the next stage of the 3G football pitch development via the football foundation framework, through an initial letter of intent to Lano Sports NV to progress the works in line with the agreed programme.

This will allow Lano to proceed with pre-contract programming, mobilisation, site set up and placing orders for the whole of the works and to place orders for design and work or materials from domestic sub-contractors and designers and the commencement and carrying out of the work.

The 3G cost is in line with the agreed budget and the tender sum is identified as £1,001,705.00.

Pre-commencement planning conditions have been discharged.

The contract period will be 21 calendar weeks, commencing on Monday 21st July 2025 with completion by Friday 12th December 2025.

Don’t progress further and retain a grass pitch. This would mean the 3G development isn’t delivered.