Stoke-on-trent sport and physical activity strategy 2009-2016

Neighbourhood Area ProposalsEastern45. This area has the highest proportion of older people of any of theNeighbourhood Management Areas, although all age groups are represented.The participation rates in physical activity and sport are generally low, andmuch of the area is deprived.46. The proposed specific facility list for the area, excluding the Super-Hub (Citylevel facilities) addressed above is given below. Smaller facilities where nochanges are proposed are not specifically identified.47. The community survey of summer 2009 had very positive responses to all ofthe proposals, with particularly strong support for those at Willfield, the 20:20Discovery Academy and Park Hall Golf Course.Site Facility Proposal to meet community sport andphysical activity needsBerry Hill High School Hall Close.Tennis courts Close.Birches Head High School Hall Refurbish to meet school needs only.Bucknall Park Tennis courts Retain and refurbish.Goals Football (Holden STPs small Retain.Lane)Hardman Football Dev STP small Retain.CentreHolden Lane High School Pool Minor refurbishment. Centre for curriculumswimming, but also with limited communityuse.HallRetain. Consider long term option ofrefurbishment for badminton.STPRetain.Multi-purpose Develop junior and adult facilities.fitness suiteAncillary hall Add multi-purpose hall suitable for danceand aerobic activities.Tennis Courts Improve court surface and add floodlighting.Make available for community use.Holdcroft Road Playing fields Replace pitch if lost to development.Nortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 24Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009 – 2016October 2009