Sling Lane Playing Fields Consultation
Following the in principle approval by the
Malvern Hills District Council’s Executive Committee, to lease the
Sling Lane Playing Fields to Newtown Sports Junior Football Club on
a 25th year lease. A second public consultation exercise
will take place on Monday 6th September, 5.30pm-7.30pm
in Priory Lodge Hall.
Cllr Barbara Williams, the Portfolio Holder
responsible for improving the well-being of teenagers and older
people said “the consultation exercise will use an interactive
format that provides residents with the opportunity to understand
all aspect of the Councils proposal and for the Council to listen
to and understand the concerns of the local community and provide
some answers their questions”.
The Council’s fundamental objectives of the
lease are to; protect the playing fields as public open space and
for sport and recreation provision; protect the wild life area and
the publics right for full and free access; enhance the playing
pitch quality and encourage people to lead healthy and active
lifestyles; support the development of a small changing facility
and improve the access and provide off road parking.
