Decision details

Odd Down Sports Ground Redevelopment

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health and Prevention

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Deliver feasibility and development to Stage 4 (detailed design ready for procurement). Following this work we will seek further approval to move into delivery with final outcomes expected to be: Upgrade of facilities at Odd Down Sports Ground to include new gym space; outdoor exercise area; new entrance, LED floodlighting upgrade; Rooftop Solar PV, construction of new padel tennis courts, enhanced landscaping and installation of an accessible path and nature trail around the perimeter of the site.

Decision:

To fully approved £146k of capital budget fully funded by developers contributions

Alternative options considered:

Not undertaking the upgrades, which was not considered an option as the site currently makes a loss and replacement of Culverhay facilities are required

Publication date: 06/01/2026

Date of decision: 05/01/2026