Consultation on playing fields revamp

New plans outlining development proposals for playing fields in Manchester have been drawn up and a public consultation launched.The consultation follows the drawing up of revised plans for Hough End Playing Fields. Manchester City Council said the new plans have been developed to meet the needs and aspiration of community.The council said the upgraded facilities will enhance and improve the site and generate a significant increase in sport and physical activity participation.The plans feature the development of a two storey leisure centre extension. This is to accommodate changing facilities, community room/education space, café facilities, and health and fitness space to service sport and leisure users on site. Externally, plans include two new full size artificial grass football pitches, qualitative improvements to grass playing fields, and new car parking. This will include new cycle parking and electric parking provision to enhance sustainable travel to the site. Alongside this, there will be highway improvements to neighbouring roads. The revised plans present a reduction in 3G pitch provision, equivalent size of 2 7-aside pitches and the removal of the baseball and softball proposals.Consultation events for the new plans will be held at Broughton Park Rugby Club between today and next Wednesday. This will help shape the final plans for consideration.