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

Figure 15:Forecast balance in supply and demand for South EasternPitch sizeMini(u 10 years)Junior(11-15 years)Senior(16+ years)Number ofpitchesavailable(securecommunityuse)Balance in supply and demand byyear – number of pitches ofappropriate size2008 20115 -2 -22 -9 -109 -2 -386. There are two Charter Standard Club based in the area; Florence andCaverswall, the latter uses a number of sites across the southern part of theCity.87. The school sites, in this area are as follows: Edensor, Longton, St ThomasMore and Sandon. Edensor (1 senior, 1 junior, 2 mini pitches) and Longton (2junior pitches) are due to close as part of the BSF programme. St ThomasMore and Sandon may have some limited community use for football, but thisis not secure.88. Given the lack of pitch space in the South Eastern area, the priority is to retainthe existing pitches at Edensor and Longton. The Edensor site shouldbecome the home for a Charter Standard club, retaining the mix of pitchsizes, and should be provided with appropriate ancillary facilities, includingchanging.89. Longton could become a football centre, possibly linked with Foley FootballClub. .Proposals• Protect, maintain and improve the existing pitches.• Following the closure of the school at Edensor, retain the pitches forcommunity use and provide new changing facilities, car parking and fencingas needed.Nortoft Partnerships Ltd <strong>Stoke</strong>-on-Trent Page | 300Sport & Physical Activity Strategy 2009-2016October 2009