Sport England is concerned that this section and policy does not have sufficient clarity or strength to set out the principles for provision in the district.

In particular:
a) the policy does not sufficiently define what is meant by community and leisure facilities - does this include indoor and outdoor sports facilities?
b) the policy does not include a reference to the need to protect and/or enhance existing facilities that make a significant contribution to leisure provision in the district.
c) The policy shoulds set out the evidence base requirements for establishing this policy - is this fully established or is further work necessary?
d) Although the policy refers to leisure facilities which could include facilitirs for sport and recreation, there is no reference to PPG17 in the section outlining relevant national policy (Paras. 4.14.3 - 4.14.6).