The Assistant Chief Executive introduced the report which outlined the various stages undertaken to secure funding for and subsequently award the tender for New Ferry Rangers Community Clubhouse project. The report related to the refurbishment of Bebington Youth Club in New Ferry for community uses. The main driver for the project was to transfer the under-utilised asset to New Ferry Rangers Football Club (Charitable Incorporated Organisation), allowing them to deliver a fit for purpose, community offer from the site, including a Community Café, Community Gym and 3G Pitch. The Community Clubhouse should be seen as a complimentary element of the wider regeneration of New Ferry.

Members thanked officers for their hard work, noting that residents had previously reported there were not enough facilities for young people and so this project would be appreciated.

Resolved – That

(1)  the award of the tender for refurbishment of the Bebington Youth Club and installation of a short sided 3G pitch to Skyline Property Solutions Ltd be noted.

(2)   the acceptance of the Sport England grant to help fund this project (comprising of £300,000 total capital and £36,

875 revenue in development support) be endorsed.

(3)  the establishment of a long-term lease for the building, transferring responsibility to New Ferry Rangers Charitable Incorporated Organisation be endorsed, said lease will include continuity of Youth Services provision from the site, minimum nine hours per week.