Explanatory note

This Order amends the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/661) to provide for the designation of the Recreation Ground in Bath, and the Hive Stadium in Edgware, Middlesex, as sports grounds requiring a safety certificate under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.

It revokes the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation No. 2) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1374) under which the Hive Stadium is currently designated.

The Recreation Ground in Bath, occupied by Bath Rugby Club, has accommodation for more than 10,000 spectators.

The Hive Stadium, occupied by Barnet Football Club, a member of the Football League Limited, is a sports ground in England at which association football matches are played and which has accommodation for more than 5,000 spectators.

This Order also inserts a new provision into the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Order 2015 requiring the Secretary of State to review that Order, and publish a report setting out his conclusions by 30th September 2020. Thereafter, further reviews must be carried out at least every 5 years.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument.