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Sport London playing fields ‘under threat’


The London Assembly has called on the government to better protect the capital’s playing fields. In a letter to culture sec-


retary Hugh Robertson, the Assembly cites its concerns over “potentially serious gaps in information and strategies” that are designed to monitor and protect playing fields. Local authorities are


responsible for protecting playing fields under threat. According to Sport England guidelines, each authority should have an up- to-date strategy setting out local need and site provision. Te Assembly claims, however, that only a quarter of London boroughs have strat- egies less than three years old and a quarter don’t have one or are not preparing one. Murad Qureshi, chair of the Assembly’s


Health and Environment Committee (HEC) said: “It currently seems no body has the pow- ers, remit or resources to monitor and protect


Te London Assembly has called for ‘coherence’ in playing strategies


London’s playing fields effectively. It’s only a few months since the 2012 Games came to a close and people inspired by them look for opportunities to take part in various sports. “But if we are to secure a sporting legacy, the


ongoing availability of playing fields is vital. Playing fields are not only essential for the health and well-being of Londoners, but pro- vide important green spaces within the urban environment.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=r8F5s


Coventry park secures funding for football fields


Coventry City Council has been given a £242,000 grant by the Football Foundation to improve football facilities at the city’s Holbrooks Park. Te grant will be used, in addition to other funding, to build a new


changing pavilion and a drainage system for the two existing senior and four junior grass pitches. Te improvements will begin early next year and will take eight months to com- plete. Details: http://lei.sr?a=i3R4A


£9m revamp completed on Montrose centre


A new £9m integrated sports and leisure centre has been launched in the Scottish coastal town of Montrose. Facilities at Montrose


Sports Centre include a six- lane, 25m swimming pool, a viewing gallery, a studio pool with a floating floor, a 50-sta- tion health and fitness club, a number of indoor sports courts and a café. Te centre first opened in


1983 but has been completely redesigned. Angus Council invested £8m in the project, with sportscot- land contributing £1m to the development. Te complex was designed by Angus Council archi- tect Dave Smith while Ogilvie Construction was responsible for the construction. Angus council provost Helen Oswald said: “Te quality of the new facilities is testament


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Facilities at the centre include a 25m swimming pool with floating floor


to the creativity and commitment of our in- house design team and the professionalism of Ogilvie, the project contractors. “We want to get ‘more people more active


more oſten’, and the new Montrose Sports Centre will certainly encourage people to do just that.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=q6y6B


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