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

Newcastle (see Figures 20). The pitches within Cheshire are able to cater forsome of the users from <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent, but this is necessarily limited due to thedemand upon them. (Figure 21).Proposals to meet the needs of the SASSOT area166. The recommendations in the SASSOT report are:• 3G pitches should be high priorities for the following, linked either with mainleisure centre or school sites with dual use and intensive management.o Staffordshire Moorlands – Leek area, and possibly Cheadleo Stafford – linked to the new growth areas, and aspiration of the rugbyclub(s)o <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent – linked to new school proposal(s)o East Staffordshire – Uttoxetero Cardinal Griffin Catholic High School• Sand-based pitches should be developed on school sites where there is clearcurriculum need. Local feasibility assessments should always be undertakento determine the likely level of demand from the community as part of thebusiness planning.167. No further water-based pitch provision has been identified as required byEngland Hockey, but this may need to be reviewed in the light of the forthcominggoverning body plan.168. Small-sided STPs are usually commercially driven and will complement (andcompete with) the large-size 3G and sand-based STPs.National Governing Body aspirations169. The new Staffordshire Development Plan from the Football Association does notspecifically highlight <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent as a priority area for new full size 3Gpitches, and neither does the Rugby Union plan.170. Facility proposals for hockey are awaited, as these will follow the new NGBfacility strategy. It is not, however, anticipated that any water-based pitches willbe sought in <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent.Nortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 163Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009-2016October 2009