# The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 3) Order 2023

S.I. 2023/755 · made 4 July 2023

Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports grounds has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary of State may by order designate that sports grounds as a sports grounds requiring a safety certificate under the Act.

Made under: Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (Section 1, Section 18)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/safety-of-sports-grounds-designation-amendment-england-no-3-order-2023/pdf/uksi_20230755_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/safety-of-sports-grounds-designation-amendment-england-no-3-order-2023/pdf/uksiem_20230755_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

SPORTS GROUNDS AND SPORTING EVENTS, ENGLAND
Made 4th July 2023
Laid before Parliament 6th July 2023
Coming into force 27th July 2023
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(1) and 18(2) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.
In accordance with section 18(4) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted with such persons and bodies of persons as appear requisite to the Secretary of State.

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

(1) This Order may be cited as the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 3) Order 2023 and comes into force on 27th July 2023.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales.

## 2 Amendments to the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Order 2015

(1) The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Order 2015 is amended as follows.
(2) In Schedule 2 (sports grounds designated under article 2(2)), omit the entries for—
(a) Victoria Park, occupied by Hartlepool Football Club; and
(b) Spotland Stadium, occupied by Rochdale Association Football Club, and Rochdale Hornets Rugby League Football Club.

## Signature

Stuart Andrew
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
4th July 2023

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
Under section 1(1) of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52) (“the Act”), where the Secretary of State is of the opinion that a sports grounds has accommodation for more than the specified number of spectators, the Secretary of State may by order designate that sports grounds as a sports grounds requiring a safety certificate under the Act.
This Order amends the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/661) to de-designate Victoria Park (occupied by Hartlepool Football Club) and Spotland Stadium (occupied by Rochdale Association Football Club, and Rochdale Hornets Rugby League Football Club) as they no longer satisfy the condition in section 1(1) of the Act, which would entitle the Secretary of State to designate them as sports grounds requiring a safety certificate.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.

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