Tag: playing fields
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Top sports stars warn: England’s playing fields at risk under planning reforms
Grassroots at risk as planning reforms loom Top athletes and sports bodies have raised alarms about the potential loss of playing fields across England as controversial planning reforms advance. The proposed changes could, opponents say, pave the way for development that encroaches on outdoor spaces vital to grassroots sport. The debate centers on how land…
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Fields at Risk: England Planning Reforms Threaten Sports
What’s at stake for England’s playing fields Top athletes and sporting bodies are raising alarms over proposed planning reforms that could pave the way for housing and commercial development on community playing fields. The worry is not just about green spaces but about the foundation of grassroots sport in England: fields and facilities that nurture…
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Planning Reforms Threaten England’s Playing Fields, Say Top Sports Stars
Overview: Playing fields at risk as reforms loom Leading athletes and governing bodies say proposed planning reforms could erode a key part of the country’s sport infrastructure: playing fields. The reforms, designed to streamline land-use planning, have sparked concern among football clubs, cricket teams, rugby clubs, and community sports groups that depend on accessible playing…