Stoke-on-trent sport and physical activity strategy 2009-2016

Key Objectives up to 2016 Priorities up to 2012Develop new district parks and the network of cycle, Undertake full feasibility studies, and if appropriate confirm the new district parkswalking and horse riding routes across the City. proposals for Meir and <strong>Stoke</strong>.Working in partnership with the Cycle <strong>Stoke</strong> Team, deliver the actions proposed in theCycling City Strategy (2008-2011), particularly the development of cycling from grass rootsto performance.Develop the priority routes and those within the Area Action Plans.Consider opportunities to develop horse riding routes as part of the action plans arisingfrom the Greenspace Strategy.Policy: Protect existing sport and recreation facilities from development.Protect existing facilities, sites and green spacesunless ‘not required’ or are replaced.Take forward the recommendations of the Urban North Staffordshire Greenspace Strategyand undertake further studies into allotments.Ensure Area Action Plan and generic planning policies reflect the recommendations,including for standards of provision.Policy: Seek to improve the quality of sport and recreation facilities and ensure that they are appropriately managed.Ensure all public facilities are high quality.Maintain quality accreditation (QUEST) for a range of sites across the City, and strive toachieve QUEST at all hub sites and above, as recognised by this Strategy. This will be anintegral part of assessing the future provision of services and maintaining the quality offacilities.Bring all the City’s Sub-regional and District (CSP, Super-hub and Hub) level parks up toGreen Flag standards and ensure that all neighbourhood and local parks are appropriatelyimproved using Green Flag criteria as a benchmark, in accordance with the draft UrbanNorth Staffordshire Greenspace Strategy.Prioritise multi-pitch grass pitch sites for investment in appropriate changing andclubhouse facilities.Nortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 65Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009 – 2016October 2009