The report detailed the results of two years of successful partnership development work with the football foundation.

Previously, a report seeking committee authorisation to develop partnerships and specific sites, to develop the Council’s grassroots football offer was taken to Tourism, Communities, Culture and Leisure (TCCL) committee on 23 November 2020. This approach was approved. An update report was taken to TCCL committee on 8th March 2022. The report advised that should funding be awarded, there would be a further report to TCCL committee to seek authorisation to accept the funding.