Report of Director of Leisure Services.

The Lead Member for Leisure and Culture presented a report regarding the above.  (For copy see file of Minutes).

Members were reminded that in June 2005, LDA Design Consultants had been appointed by the Council to devise a two option approach for the redevelopment of land extending from Burn Lane, adjacent to the Pioneering Care Centre through to Greenfield Way, adjacent to Greenfield Community Arts College. 

It was reported that the final version of the feasibility study had been received, which suggested that the land should be redeveloped into an attractive gateway into the town, providing a progression from informal play through to more organised sporting activity. 

It was pointed out that as the consultants had only taken soundings from a limited audience in Newton Aycliffe, more detailed local consultation was required with all those organisations and individuals who could be affected by investment in the Cobblers Hall area. 

RESOLVED :               That consultations be undertaken on the key findings of the report and a further report be presented to Cabinet in due course.