Powys faces criticism for its lack of 3G pitches, hindering local football. Gareth Hopkins raises concerns in a March 6 council meeting.
Powys faces criticism for its lack of 3G pitches, hindering local football. Gareth Hopkins raises concerns in a March 6 council meeting.
Powys Council Criticized Over Lack of 3G Football Pitches
Last year, Mr. Hopkins did research by asking all Welsh councils about pitches, focusing on 3G pitches. These pitches are high-quality and work in all weather.
Every council answered except Flintshire. Wales has sixty-one full-size 3G pitches, while Powys has zero full-size 3G pitches, although Powys does have two smaller 3G pitches.
Hopkins questions why the council failed footballers, noting that many kids’ training is canceled weekly due to few options in Powys. He asks the council’s plan.
Richard Church, the cabinet member for leisure, responded with details. He included a map of all 2G and 3G pitches, also showing privately owned pitches.
Councillor Church says Powys works with sports groups, including Sport Wales and FAW. They discuss pitch locations, aiming to maximize usage within Powys.
Newtown Football Club owns a full-size 3G pitch. The council owns three smaller 3G pitches that are three-quarter length. A new pitch may be added to a school in Machynlleth, specifically Ysgol Bro Hyddgen.
Last year, Mr. Hopkins did research by asking all Welsh councils about pitches, focusing on 3G pitches. These pitches are high-quality and work in all weather.
Every council answered except Flintshire. Wales has sixty-one full-size 3G pitches, while Powys has zero full-size 3G pitches, although Powys does have two smaller 3G pitches.
Hopkins questions why the council failed footballers, noting that many kids’ training is canceled weekly due to few options in Powys. He asks the council’s plan.
Richard Church, the cabinet member for leisure, responded with details. He included a map of all 2G and 3G pitches, also showing privately owned pitches.
Councillor Church says Powys works with sports groups, including Sport Wales and FAW. They discuss pitch locations, aiming to maximize usage within Powys.
Newtown Football Club owns a full-size 3G pitch. The council owns three smaller 3G pitches that are three-quarter length. A new pitch may be added to a school in Machynlleth, specifically Ysgol Bro Hyddgen.