Decision details

Whitelands Farm Sports Ground 3G

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Required for a financial decision linked to the delivery of a new 3G pitch at Whiteland's Farm Sports Ground. By signing up to the Football Foundation Funding Agreement (accessing then 75% of the overall project cost) there would be feasibility costs payable back to the Football Foundation should, (in certain circumstances) the Council not progress with the project

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)          That the next steps in developing a new 3G Football Pitch at Whitelands Farm Sports Ground in Bicester, accounting for any financial risk, be approved.

Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings;

Corporate Priorities : Community leadership;

Wards Affected: Bicester South and Ambrosden;

Reason No Public Access: No

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Contact: Liam Didcock, Leisure and Communities Facilities Manager Email: liam.didcock@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 01295 221781.

Report author: Liam Didcock

Publication date: 04/03/2026

Date of decision: 03/03/2026

Decided at meeting: 03/03/2026 - Executive

Effective from: 11/03/2026

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