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

often on a key-holder basis, or simple caretaking system, which means that thehours that they are open and the programming is fairly limited. Consequentlythey are also less available for ‘casual’ users (pay and play). Smaller schoolpools used for learn to swim programmes would also fall into this category,together with sand-based STPs. Examples of this level of facility includeWillfield Community Centre pool as it is at the moment, and the small sizeSynthetic Turf Pitch at Florence Sports and Social Club. This level of facility willhave low intensity management.23. Often there is no long term security of use for the community. The time taken totravel to such a facility is likely to be around 10 minutes, and there is likely to bea higher proportion of people travelling on foot.24. For green spaces the neighbourhood parks relate to the satellite element of thehierarchy, and these will often include a MUGA or sports court. An example isBurslem Park.Local Facility Network25. These facilities are the most local venues used for sport and active recreation.They are often multi-purpose, such as a village or community hall, primaryschool, or playing field/recreation ground (possibly with some play equipment).The facilities are often basic, without any specialist changing provision. Thetravel time to these facilities is usually about 5 minutes, with a high proportion ofpeople arriving on foot.26. Security of use for the community will vary. Some sites will be owned byorganisations such as church councils, whilst others might be privately owned.“Mapping and gapping analysis of cultural assets in the West Midlands (2008)27. One of the objectives of the Regional Spatial Strategy’s Phase 3 Revision ofJune 2009 is to strengthen Policy PA10 Tourism and Culture, which in itsexisting form, primarily focuses upon the benefit of economic growth.28. The Phase 3 Revision aims to contribute to improving physical and mental wellbeingof communities by encouraging healthier, more active lifestyles, as well asmore inclusive access to, and greater participation in, cultural activities. It alsoaims to make the Region more attract to residents and in-movers as a result ofthe cultural offer and to support the growth and diversification of the regionaleconomy to create a ‘world class’ visitor destination.Nortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 102Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009-2016October 2009