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Sports Facilities: Areas of Housing Growth

Thursday 22 May 2025 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Olly Glover asked about supporting the provision of major leisure facilities in growing areas of his Oxfordshire constituency.
  • The Minister acknowledged the importance of leisure facilities for encouraging physical activity.
  • The Minister expressed willingness to meet with the hon. Member to discuss the matter.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Olly Glover Lib Dem Didcot and Wantage
Housing Culture, Media & Sport
Context

Local authorities in Olly Glover's Oxfordshire constituency struggle to secure sufficient funding from developers for major leisure facilities serving a growing population, particularly in new estates such as north-east Didcot, Valley Park, and Wantage Kingsgrove.

Question

In my Oxfordshire constituency, local authorities want to support the provision of major leisure facilities for our growing population, including in the new estates in north-east Didcot, Valley Park and Wantage Kingsgrove. However, they have not found it possible to secure enough funding from developers via section 106 agreements. Will the Minister meet me to discuss a more strategic approach to leisure provision to help us create healthier and happier communities?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)

Leisure facilities are vital to getting people active, and I would be delighted to meet the hon. Member.

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