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8 Aug 08Report on Proposals for Branksome Rec
Results of an independent study into public feedback on proposals for Branksome Recreation Ground have been presented to Borough of Poole.
The council commissioned Bournemouth University 
to conduct independent analysis of responses to the proposals submitted by Poole Town Football Club to relocate from its existing home at Tatnam Park to Branksome Recreation Ground.
The proposals, announced in March, also included plans to improve and modernise the existing sport and community facilities, plus the creation of football pitches and multi-use games areas.
Poole Town FC held an open meeting in April and Borough of Poole also asked for views and feedback on the proposals. Issues raised included parking, loss of open space, plus potential impact on traffic and noise levels.
Borough of Poole has asked Poole Town FC to review its current proposals and provide more detailed evidence of how it would address the issues raised by the public.
Clive Smith, Head of Leisure Services, Borough of Poole, said: "The Council is keen to promote more sports and leisure activity across the borough, as part of our health and wellbeing objective. We are asking Poole Town FC to clearly demonstrate how it would address the issues raised by the public before the council could offer further consideration to the proposal."
Borough of Poole has also asked the football club to provide a clear financial plan and further evidence of the community benefits of the proposals.
Cllr Peter Adams, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Borough of Poole, said: "Throughout this process, our priority was to ensure the views of all local people were properly heard. We believe this independent report offers a robust analysis of the opinions expressed. "The report raises issues that Poole Town FC should consider if the club decide to present more detailed proposals to the council in the future."
The independent report by Bournemouth University of the public feedback on Poole Town FC's proposals is available to view on the right hand side of this page.
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