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Local Football Facility Plan North East Lincolnshire

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Introduction

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This is the Local Football Facility Plan (LFFP) for North East Lincolnshire. It was prepared by Knight, Kavanagh and Page (KKP) with support from local partners, including:

  • The FA
  • Football Foundation
  • Lincolnshire County FA
  • North East Lincolnshire Council
  • Grimsby Town Sport & Education Trust
  • Sport England
  • Active Humber
  • Lincs Inspire

What is the goal?

Every local area in the Country will have a LFFP to enable investment in football facilities to be accurately targeted.

Who is behind this?

The Football Association, the Premier League and Sport England (on behalf of Government). This partnership finances the National Football Facility Strategy (NFFS) and commissions the Football Foundation to deliver it.

What is the purpose of this plan?

The national funding partners have significantly increased investment to accelerate efforts to deliver more and better football facilities for the grassroots game. The purpose of this plan is to identify the priority projects for potential investment in North East Lincolnshire.

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Why invest in football facilities?

As the nation’s most popular team sport, football has the power to contribute positively to vital social outcomes and health priorities. To maximise this power, facilities have to be welcoming environments to attract first-time users and repeat visits, whether for informal, recreational or competitive football.

Research clearly and continually demonstrates the positive impact high-quality football facilities, in the right locations, can have on participation and enjoyment. Latent demand exists, but facility quantity and quality has to ‘step up’ if football is to reach out to everyone.

How are we going to do it?

£1.3 billion has been spent by football and Government since 2000 to enhance existing football facilities and build new ones. However, more is needed if football and Government’s shared objectives for participation, individual well-being and community cohesion are to be achieved.

Nationally, direct investment will be increased – initially to £69 million per annum from football and Government (a 15% increase on recent years). Locally, the work has already started* - this LFFP will guide the allocation of 90% of national funds and forge stronger partnerships with local stakeholders to develop key sites. This, together with local match-funding will deliver over one billion pounds of investment into football facilities over the next 10-years.

What are the priorities for investment?

This LFFP, with guidance from local partners, has developed a list of high level projects for potential investment. Each is aligned to the investment priorities set out in the National Football Facilities Strategy, which include:

  • 1,000 new 3G football turf pitches (FTPs): in a mix of sizes and settings, dependent upon local needs. All aimed at enhancing the quality of the playing experience.
  • 20,000 improved natural-turf pitches: to help address drop-off due to a poor playing experience.
  • 1,000 new changing pavilions / clubhouses: all linked to priority sites.
  • Small-sided facilities: to grow the small-sided game for teams & leagues, recreational and informal play.

What outcomes will be achieved?

The priority projects for potential investment identified in this plan will help develop a sustainable network of quality facilities to drive participation across all parts of the game. Central to this are five key success factors: quality, inclusivity, sustainability, engagement and usage. Each identified project takes account of these factors.

How should this plan be used?

This LFFP will, in effect, be the go-to document for football facility investment in North East Lincolnshire.

Whilst it identifies priority projects for potential investment, it does not guarantee the success of future funding applications. Each project must still follow an application process to show how it will deliver key participation outcomes, become a quality & sustainable facility and demonstrate suitable match-funding.

When a project is in a position to proceed, the Football Foundation will determine a suitable timeframe to submit a grant application and pre-application support will be provided by Lincolnshire County FA and the Football Foundation.

Set a 10-Year vision to transform local football facilities
Identify priority projects to be delivered
Act as an investment portfolio for projects that require funding
Be updated up on a regular basis

How should this plan NOT be used?

A LFFP is an investment portfolio of priority projects for potential investment - it is not a detailed demand and supply analysis of all pitch provision in a local area. It cannot be used as a replacement for a playing pitch strategy (PPS) and it will not be accepted as an evidence base for site change of use or disposal.

A LFFP will however build on available/existing local evidence and strategic plans and may adopt relevant actions from a PPS and/or complement these with additional investment priorities.

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North East Lincolnshire

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Local area

North East Lincolnshire is located in the Yorkshire and Humber region. The current population of the Authority (ONS 2017 Mid-Year Estimate) is 159,826. According to ONS population forecasts, its population is expected to fall to 156,900 by 2039. However, these figures do not take account of Local Plan indicated housing growth which may balance this out or even lead to a local population increase.

North East Lincolnshire is ranked 7 out of 21 LAs in the region, and 72 out of 326 LAs nationally on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation (ONS).

North East Lincolnshire’s ethnic composition is primarily White (97.37%). This is higher than the national average (85.4%).

The proportion of North East Lincolnshire’s population represented by the BAME community is 2.63%. This is significantly below the national average (14.6%).

Demographics

  • 159,826 Current population (2017)
  • 156,900 Projected population (2039)
  • 7th most deprived out of 21 local authorities in the region
  • 72nd most deprived out of 326 local authorities in England

Ethnicity data

  • Asian (1.33%)
  • Black (0.26%)
  • Mixed (0.74%)
  • Other (0.29%)
  • White (97.37%)
32%
28%
26%

% of people that are inactive

  • North East Lincolnshire
  • Region
  • England

ONS data and Sport England Active Lives Survey 2016/17

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Local partners

Local authority

The North East Lincolnshire Local Plan sets out the Council's vision and strategy for the Borough until 2032 citing a number of strategic objectives,. The critical success of SO5 (social and health inequality) includes safeguarding and the development of open space and sport recreation facilities to maintain or exceed local accessibility standards, promoting healthy lifestyles.

The Authority PPS was adopted in 2018. Its overarching findings in relation to football are that there is a current shortfall of five full-sized 3G FTPs. It also states that existing multi-pitch hub sites should be maintained and where possible, new hub sites developed.

County football association

North East Lincolnshire is covered by Lincolnshire County FA which provides governance and development support to all aspects of local football including coaches, referees, volunteers, clubs and leagues; supporting football for all. The County FA has a designated facilities investment lead officer who works to ensure the right facilities are located in the right locations.

Football Foundation

The Regional Engagement Manager and Regional Technical Project Manager at the Football Foundation work collaboratively with the County FA to provide pre-application support to priority projects for potential investment.

Football Foundation Investment

7 Total grants
  • £3,207,155 Total project cost
  • £1,085,678 Total grant value
  • 6 Sites improved
  • 2 New 3G FTPs
  • 1 Changing rooms / pavilions
  • 25 Grass pitches improved

See Football foundation website for more (http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/impact/where-our-money-goes)

Grant data above represents Football Foundation investment during the period 2000 – 2018

Sport England

Has a network of planning managers who have a statutory role in the planning system to protect playing fields and provide consultation responses to planning applications relating to sporting facilities. They also play a key role in strategic planning for sports facilities, providing advice and support to local authorities to assess need for facilities in their local area.

Active Partnership

North East Lincolnshire is covered by Active Humber, the Active Partnership for the County area, which has a remit to support people of all ages and backgrounds to improve their health & wellbeing by taking part in regular physical activity and sport; working to and supporting Sport England’s Towards an Active Nation strategy at a county level.

Professional club community organisations (CCOs)

These offer a variety of programmes and services to support local communities (sporting and non-sporting). The Grimsby Town Sport and Education Trust runs a variety of health, education, engagement, football and sporting activities within the local area.

Local leisure operator

Lincs Inspire is the key leisure operator in North East Lincolnshire. It currently operates a number of key sites including:

  • Bradley Football Development Centre
  • King George V Stadium
  • Cleethorpes Leisure Centre
  • Grimsby Leisure Centre
  • Immingham Swimming Pool

Local consultation

This has taken place with a broad and diverse set of community groups in North East Lincolnshire. 27 individuals (representing 21 local organisations) were spoken with. Agencies consulted include:

  • Grimsby Town Sports and Education Trust
  • Discoveries FC
  • Cleethorpes Town FC
  • Grimsby Borough FC
  • YMCA
  • Foresight
  • West Marsh Community Centre

(See Appendix B for full list of consultees)

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Local football

Clubs

There are over 91,000 community football teams in England, spread over an expansive network of clubs and leagues. North East Lincolnshire has a total of 211 teams, which is comparable local areas of a similar size.

The FA is investing to support clubs both on and off the pitch which includes an aim to have a qualified FA coach with every youth team by 2020/21. In addition, it will support 1,000 clubs to create full player pathways from youth to adult teams and develop 150 community football hubs with male and female pathways, disability and recreational playing opportunities.

Over the last 10-years there has been a significant national increase in the number of large multi-team football clubs. In North East Lincolnshire, seven clubs have more than 10 registered teams. The largest of these (based upon 2017-18 affiliation data) are:

  • Discoveries FC - 32 teams
  • Grimsby Borough - 32 teams
  • Cleethorpes Town JFC - 25 teams
  • Immingham Pilgrims AFC - 13 teams
  • JR Sports -13 teams
  • Healing Hotspurs - 10 teams
  • Grimsby Town - 10 teams

Affiliated Teams

241 Teams
  • 71 Adult male teams
  • 3 Adult female teams
  • 69 Youth male teams
  • 8 Youth female teams
  • 5 Disability teams
  • 71 Mini-soccer teams

The FA Whole Game System - 2017/18

Leagues

Several leagues operate across North East Lincolnshire, these are;

  • Crofts Estate Agents Youth Football League - 130 teams, offers competitive opportunities for youth players.
  • Grimsby Futsal Wednesday Premier League - Offers competitive opportunities for adult male players.
  • Grimsby YMCA Futsal - Offers competitive opportunities for youth players.
  • The Grimsby Cleethorpes & District Sunday League – 42 teams, offers competitive opportunities for adult male players

The largest local leagues operating in North East Lincolnshire (2018-19) include:

  • Lincoln Co-Op Mid Lincs Youth League - Male & Female provision – 398 teams total with 16 teams from North East Lincolnshire– Home and away, central venue and central venue at multiple sites
  • Lincolnshire Ability Counts League – 49 teams in total with 6 teams from North East Lincolnshire– Central Venue.
  • Liberty Merchant Bar Junior Football League -96 teams in total with 4 teams from North East Lincolnshire - Home and away, central venue and central venue at multiple sites

The County FA reports that there is some cross boundary migration in North East Lincolnshire due to teams migrating outwards to the East Riding Girls Football League.

Disability football

There are 9.4 million people in England with a long-standing limiting disability, illness or condition which equates to 18% of the population – almost one in five. Football playing opportunities should be flexible, inclusive and accessible for everyone, whatever their level of ability. This could entail inclusion in mainstream activity or teams / sessions specifically for people with a disability.

In North East Lincolnshire there are five football teams specifically for people with a disability. It is a priority of the County FA to grow this provision. For talented players the FA runs regional centres and England national squads.

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Women and girls

The FA has big ambitions for the female game and aims to double levels of participation by 2020. To achieve this requires a combined effort across four pathways: education, recreation, competition and talent.

Education environments have a huge impact on the first experience of football for young girls. This pathway can offer many opportunities for females of all ages to develop and grow a lifelong interest in football.

FA Wildcats girls football centres provide the first step on the recreational pathway, the programme provides girls aged 5-11 with regular opportunities to play football in a fun and engaging environment. North East Lincolnshire has four FA Wildcats girls football centres and the priority is to sustain this activity.

At 11, North East Lincolnshire’s number of female teams is comparable to local areas of a similar size. The County FA’s priority is to support existing clubs to grow and encourage more clubs to develop playing opportunities for females. The local girls’ league from Under 12’s upwards is the Lincoln Co-Op Mid Lincs Youth League and matches are played on a home and away basis. League provision for Under 11’s and below is the Lincolnshire Girls & Goals League. Both leagues are expected to grow provision in future years. The local adult female league is the Lincolnshire Women's County Football League and matches are played on a home and away and the league is expected to grow its provision in future years.

For talented players, the most local FA Regional Talent Club (RTC) is Doncaster Belles / York City which is located in Doncaster and Yorkshire. Higher level talent pathway opportunities are also provided regionally and nationally by the FA, culminating in the England Women’s national squads. The most local Women’s Super League team is Sheffield United which provides player pathway opportunities for gifted and talented female players and a spectator interest for fans.

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Small-sided football

Many different types of small-sided football are played in England, from teams and leagues to recreational and informal. It is an established and important part of the modern game.

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Small-sided teams & leagues are organised and competitive activities; typically with players registered to clubs and affiliated to leagues and their County FAs. Examples include Futsal and local small-sided leagues running at venues such as sports halls, 3G FTPs or small-sided 3G centres.

Two affiliated Futsal leagues run within the North East Lincolnshire local authority;

  • Grimsby Futsal Wednesday Premier League
  • Grimsby YMCA Futsal

Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced, small sided team game that is widely played across the world. Typically it’s played on an indoor surface with hockey-sized goals and a size 4 football with reduced ball bounce. It is the FA’s aim to ensure Futsal is available across the country.

There is currently one affiliated futsal team in North East Lincolnshire alongside 2 affiliated leagues that currently affiliate via slots. It is a priority for the County FA to grow Futsal for all players.

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Recreational football

Recreational football is played where facilities are typically booked and there might be someone to help organise. Examples include FA Just Play sessions, walking football and casual pitch hire for small-sided match play.

There are currently no FA Just Play Centres in North East Lincolnshire. Affiliated walking football in North East Lincolnshire has a total of 2 affiliated teams. Walking football and Just Play are areas that the County FA has prioritised for further growth and development. Other local recreational football programmes include pro-club community scheme activity delivered by Grimsby Town Sport & Education Trust and casual, recreational bookings which are delivered by a range of organisations.

Informal football

Informal football is played in local parks and green spaces – it is free, open access and often played spontaneously (normal clothing is worn). Common examples include a kick-about at a local park or on a multi-use games area (MUGA).

Currently, informal football in North East Lincolnshire is played across local parks within the local authority.

Summary

The key strengths of local football in North East Lincolnshire include League provision for different formats of football, local teams accessing leagues across the county that offer suitable provision, recreational offer for walking football this provision needs to be sustained and also encouraged to grow further. However, gaps in provision do exist these include FA Just Play Centres and Small Sided Opportunities.

It is therefore recommended that the future football development priorities for North East Lincolnshire are:

  1. Just Play Centres
  2. Small Sided Opportunities
  3. Grow disability football provision
  4. Grow female provision

The facilities required to assist this are now set out in the Assets and Opportunities section.

Additionally, each priority project that progresses to a funding application via the Football Foundation will produce a detailed ‘site development plan’ specifying all football development activity, usage and key partner engagement.

Assets and opportunities

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This section reviews existing football facility assets in North East Lincolnshire. It identifies current issues and presents opportunities for improvements, including a list of priority projects for potential investment.

Local assets and opportunities have been reviewed in line with four investment priorities:

  • 3G FTPs
  • Improved grass pitches
  • Changing room pavilions / clubhouses
  • Small-sided facilities

To ensure a consistent and high quality approach, each local area has been reviewed applying a standard approach, supplemented by input from consultation with local partners and stakeholder organisations.

While each investment priority is reviewed individually, it is understood that they can be inter-reliant; account is, thus, taken of these potential connections.

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3G football turf pitches (FTPs)

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Changing room pavilions / clubhouses

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3G football turf pitches (FTPs)

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3G FTPs are a high quality and indispensable part of modern football facilities; their impact cannot be underestimated. In recent years the industry has seen major innovations and improvements to artificial surfaces (and sports lighting). This has created playing surfaces that replicate a good standard natural turf pitch whilst significantly increasing levels of use (x20). All FTPs must have sports lighting to achieve this.

The high quality, consistent playing surface is the ideal environment to play the game and for young people to learn. With regular maintenance programmes, FTPs can be heavily used all year round with no decline in quality. They almost completely negate annoying fixture cancellations during winter months, helping football to be a key part of a regular physical activity habit.

High capacity levels offer a great opportunity to embrace all formats and engage all participants. A full-sized 3G caters for an average of 1,200 participants per week and is suitable for various location types. That means being fully inclusive to all sections of the community, with a particular focus on under-represented groups such as women and girls, people with a disability, BAME communities and people from lower socio-economic groups.

The way 3G FTPs are used is rapidly changing; current line-marking systems allow for match play across all formats of football (5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11). This enables significant levels of match-play to be transferred from grass to 3G.

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Assets and opportunities

There is currently one existing full sized (11v11) 3G FTP in North East Lincolnshire, located at Bradley Football Development Ground.

In addition, there are currently three small-sided 3G FTPs in North East Lincolnshire:

  • King George V Athletics Stadium (x2 floodlit 40x30m)
  • West Marsh Community Centre (x1 floodlit 60x40m)

The North East Lincolnshire PPS was adopted in 2018. It indicates a current shortfall of four full sized 3G FTPs (based on a 1:42 ratio) and a future shortfall (2032) of five full sized 3G FTPs. This aligns to the assessed shortfall of five pitches based on The FA's current 1:38 ratio and 2017/18 FA affiliated team numbers.

In addition to the shortage of full sized 3G FTPs, the small sided 3G FTP at West Marsh Community Centre requires resurfacing due to its age and poor quality.

All 3G FTPs (full size and small sided) are available for community use. The pitch at Bradley Football Development Centre is on the FA Register for 3G FTPs (meaning it is quality checked and can be used for football match play). It is recommended that all future 3G FTPs undergo comparable testing.

Given that there is only the one full-sized 3G FTP facility (located to the west of Grimsby), the geographic spread of existing facilities is uneven. There are provision gaps in Cleethorpes and Humberston despite the large affiliated club demand, high population levels and substantive deprivation. It is recommended that these shortfalls are addressed.

Local consultation reveals common issues with cost and limited availability and it is recommended that these are addressed.

1 Current full sized 3G FTPs
5 Full sized 3G FTP project(s)
1 Small sided 3G FTP project(s)

Priority projects

Six priority projects (one of which is a double pitch project at Bradley Football Development Centre) are identified for potential investment. This equates to five full sized FTPs and one small-sided FTP.

Each was selected based upon a rationale of good access, high population, geographic spread, existing facility quality and high levels of deprivation:

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Bradley Development Centre

Location

BRADLEY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT GROUND BRADLEY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BRADLEY ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN37 0AG

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (18)
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

4.0/4

Overall score

92% (11.0/12)

Notes

Current users - 42 affiliated teams

Current facilities - 18 full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size 3G FTP, good quality changing provision

Rationale - Proposal for an additional 3G FTP and conversion of the stadia pitch to a 3G FTP to make this a three pitch hub site. Site cited within the 2018 PPS. Site supports a large proportion of affiliated football. Area to the north west of Bradley Football Development Centre set to experience significant housing growth.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

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Grimsby 3G FTP

Location

Location details: Park Ward 3G FTP

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

75% (9.0/12)

Notes

An either/or option has been identified within this geographical area. Further feasibility work is required to identify the potential site.

Site Name: Barretts Recreation Ground

Current users - Broadley First Grimsby (1 team) Electrical Appliances Grimsby First (1 team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, cricket pitch, eight tennis courts, poor quality changing pavilion

Rationale - feasibility report undertaken with regards to the Scartho Road site and Barretts Recreation Ground which highlighted the potential to consider the area as an adult football hub. Extensive site centrally located.



Site Name: Oasis Academy (Wintringham)

Current users - 17 affiliated teams (Grimsby Town Disability - 6 teams, Grimsby Town FC Youth - 8 teams and Keyzo Valiant - 1 team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size floodlit sand dressed AGP

Rationale - potential to resurface current sand dressed AGP to 3G, or create a new 3G FTP at the site. Site heavily used by Grimsby Town Community Trust.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

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Cleethorpes / Cleethorpes Border 3G FTP

Location

Location details: Cleethorpes 3G FTP

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.5/4

Overall score

84% (10.0/12)

Notes

There are three potential options for the 3G FTP in this area. Further feasibility work is required to identify the potential site.

Site: Clee Fields

Currents users - Cleethorpes Town JFC (two teams affiliated of a 25 team Club)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents, one poor quality sand dressed AGP

Rationale - potential to resurface condemned sand dressed AGP and develop a second at this site for potential use by Cleethorpes Town JFC (25 teams) and Discoveries FC (41 teams). Located next to Kings George V Athletics Stadium and Clee Fields Sports Hall - potential sporting hub site in cleethorpes. Lack of 3G FTP facilities in the Cleethorpes area.


Site: Linden Club (Cleethorpes Town FC)

Current users - Cleethorpes Town (2 teams), Cleethorpes Town JFC (9 teams), Cleethorpes Town Ladies (1 team)

Current facilities - two full size pitch equivalents, changing facilities.

Rationale - Development of affiliated football. Planning permission (2015) for one new 11v11 3G FTP to support affiliated football.


Site: Carr Lane Allotments

Current users - N/A (new site)

Current facilities - N/A (new site)

Rationale - Current site is allotments (underutilised). Potential long term aspirations to develop a 3G FTP if the site is rationalised. Havelock Academy adjacent to the site.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

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Humberston 3G FTP

Location

Location details: Humberston 3G FTP

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

67% (8.0/12)

Notes

Current Users - N/A

Current facilities - N/A

Rationale - provision gap within the Humberstone area despite high levels of population. Potential for a 3G FTP to be developed at Humberston Academy. Proposed housing development next to Humberston Academy.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Disability; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

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The Trin Youth Centre

Location

The Trin Youth Centre , DN35 8UN

Facilities
  • New 5v5 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

63% (7.6/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - small sided sand dressed AGP

Rationale - key community asset site managed by The Cleethorpes Community Sports & Education, a registered charity to offer a diverse variety of community led programmes for all ages.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

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West Marsh Community Centre

Location

WEST MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE BEESON STREET, GRIMSBY, , DN31 2QH

Facilities
  • Refurbish existing 5v5 3G FTP (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

75% (9.0/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - one full size grass pitch equivalent, one small sided 3G FTP (40X16m), one 5v5 grass pitch, changing facilities

Rationale - support development of informal and recreational football. Well used facility located in a highly deprived area, partner funding.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

A project's overall score provides an indication of its potential outcomes and deliverability only (weighted twice as much towards the outcomes score). It does not impact the likelihood or level of any potential investment.

Priority 3G FTP projects

Pitchfinder

Improved grass pitches

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Playing fields are one of the most important resources for sport in England. All football players should have the opportunity to play on good quality grass pitches. However, FA data shows that 63% of pitches in England are poor / low standard and one in six games is cancelled. As such, poor pitch quality is consistently cited as the number one issue for players.

The priority is, therefore, to sustainably improve grass pitch quality across all main pitch owners (local authorities, education establishments and clubs). However, the level of maintenance required to obtain good quality standards is regularly affected by restricted budgets and limited knowledge/ training. Compaction and grass coverage are two key causes of poor quality pitches. Both are commonly treated via a maintenance driven solution (and do not necessarily require costly drainage schemes).

Playing fields are also a valuable resources for informal play and open-access sites are encouraged but, for many, problems such as dog fouling and vandalism mean that they need to be protected with mitigation measures such as fencing.

The key challenge is to create a sustainable approach to provide good quality football pitches for the long-term. Most local authorities (78%) intend to increase pitch hire fees in the future. However, the majority of players (63%) believe facilities are already expensive and some (16%) believe prices are prohibitive. A sustainable solution should, therefore, carefully balance pitch quality and affordability.

While the education sector (37%) and local authorities (32%) are still the principal asset owners of grass pitches, clubs / leagues own or maintain an increasing share (currently 25%). Assets and opportunities have been considered across each sector.

Although large (3+ pitch) strategic sites are important and make up much of the project list within the LFFPs, this does not mean that other club, league and community/voluntary sites are not important or eligible for funding. These sites are key to the Football Foundation's Grass Pitch Programme to deliver 20,000 good quality pitches.

For more information click here.

PitchPower

The PitchPower app is the gateway to any grass pitch improvement funding. It is the tool that will allow clubs and organisations to complete pitch inspections and access funds.

If you haven't signed up and completed a PitchPower pitch inspection, you will need to do this before you can apply for the Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund.

Learn more by clicking here.

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Assets and opportunities

There are currently 13 grass pitch sites in North East Lincolnshire with three or more full-size pitch equivalents (or with fewer than three pitches but deemed to be of strategic importance). These contain 55 grass pitches. Of these key sites, according to the PPS, two are considered to have good quality pitches, 11 are of standard quality and none are poor quality.

Although the PPS indicates that grass pitch condition is reasonable the consensus of local consultation undertaken for the LFFP suggests that the condition of many pitches is poor and there are substantive issues with regard to quality.

Given this, of the 13 key pitch sites referenced above it was determined that 11 should be prioritised for improvements. This will result in quality improvements to 34 pitches:

Priority projects

13 Key grass pitch sites
11 Sites prioritised for improvement
34 Full-sized pitch equivalents at these sites

11 priority projects for potential investment are identified. Local partner perceptions were particularly important in the context of pitch prioritisation; the primary rationale being to select sites where pitches are in poor condition that are, or have the potential to be, well-utilised and that will underpin the strategic focus to improve football participation.

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Bradley Development Centre

Location

BRADLEY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT GROUND BRADLEY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BRADLEY ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN37 0AG

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (18)
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

4.0/4

Overall score

92% (11.0/12)

Notes

Current users - 42 affiliated teams

Current facilities - 18 full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size 3G FTP, good quality changing provision

Rationale - Proposal for an additional 3G FTP and conversion of the stadia pitch to a 3G FTP to make this a three pitch hub site. Site cited within the 2018 PPS. Site supports a large proportion of affiliated football. Area to the north west of Bradley Football Development Centre set to experience significant housing growth.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

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Oasis Academy (Wintringham)

Location

OASIS ACADEMY WINTRINGHAM WEELSBY AVENUE, GRIMSBY, , DN32 0AZ

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

55% (6.6/12)

Notes

Current users - 17 affiliated teams (Grimsby Town Disability - six teams, Grimsby Town FC Youth - eight teams and Keyzo Valiant - one team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size floodlit sand dressed AGP

Rationale - considered a key site for football. New changing provision will be required if a 3G FTP is developed at the site.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

8

British Legion Sports and Social Club

Location

BRITISH LEGION SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Oak Road, Healing, Grimsby, , DN41 7RJ

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.2/4

Overall score

54% (6.4/12)

Notes

Current users - Healing Hotspurs FC (seven teams)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents rated as standard quality, poor quality changing provision

Rationale - identified within the 2018 PPS, support affiliated football

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

9

Grimsby Borough FC

Location

GRIMSBY BOROUGH FC 6 WINDERMERE CRESCENT, HUMBERSTON, GRIMSBY, , DN36 4AX

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (3)
Owner

Football club

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.2/4

Overall score

53% (6.4/12)

Notes

Current users - Grimsby Borough FC (four teams)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents, adequate changing facilities

Rationale - support affiliated football, identified within the 2018 PPS, site protected for leisure use.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

10

Havelock Academy

Location

HAVELOCK ACADEMY HOLYOAKE ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 8JH

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

63% (7.6/12)

Notes

Current users - Cleethorpes Town Juniors FC (11 affiliated teams)

Current facilities - four full size pitch equivalents rated as standard as per PPS

Rationale - support affiliated football, identified within the 2018 PPS

Project Focus

Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

11

King George V Playing Field

Location

KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD 22 BILLINGHAY COURT, CLEETHORPES, , DN35 0JU

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Grimsby Borough FC (five teams), Mablethorpe Athletic Sports (three teams), Clee Community FC (three teams), Clee Community Wasps (one team), Crows Nest-Grimsby FC (two teams)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality in the 2018 PPS

Rationale - support affiliated football (including girls football), identified within the 2018 PPS.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

12

Roval Drive Playing Field

Location

ROVAL DRIVE PLAYING FIELD SPORTS GROUND ROVAL DRIVE, IMMINGHAM, , DN40 2DY

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.6/4

Overall score

68% (8.2/12)

Notes

Current users - Immingham Pilgrims AFC (seven teams)

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality in the 2018 PPS, inadequate changing provision

Rationale - support affiliated and informal/recreational football, area set to experience significant housing growth, identified as a key site within Immingham.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

13

St Christopher (Jubilee Park)

Location

JUBILEE PARK (ST CHRISTOPHERS) JUBLIEE PARK PAVILION ST JOHNS ROAD, HUMBERSTON, , DN36 4ED

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - GB Kitchens FC (one team), Market Tavern FC (one team), Spiders Web FC (one team), Westlands Sewell FC (one team), Winns FC (one team),

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents, inadequate changing facilities

Rationale - Standard quality pitches as per PPS and consultation – well used site in Humberston, next to Humberston Academy

Project Focus

Adult male

14

Greenland's Recreation Field

Location

GREENLANDS RECREATION FIELD St. Clements Way, New Waltham, Grimsby, , DN36 4GU

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - AA Property New Waltham FC (one team), Grimsby Borough FC (one team), Seven Seas AFC (one team), The Coach House FC (one team)

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality as per 2018 PPS, good quality changing provision

Rationale - support affiliated football, considered a key site for football in New Waltham

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Youth male

24

Clee Fields

Location

CLEE FIELDS SPORTS HALL CLEE FIELDS SPORTS HALL LADYSMITH ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 9SW

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (3)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

75% (9.0/12)

Notes

Currents users - Cleethorpes Town Junior FC (two teams affiliated)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents, one poor quality sand dressed AGP

Rationale - development of affiliated football - potential sporting hub site (potential for one, or two 3G FTPs at this site). Located next to Kings George V Athletics Stadium (which has existing small sided 3G FTPS and a grass pitch) and Clee Fields Sports Hall.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

25

Barretts Recreation Ground

Location

BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS PAVILION B SCARTHO ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 0BX

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Broadley First Grimsby (1 team) Electrical Appliances Grimsby First (1 team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, cricket pitch, eight tennis courts, poor quality changing pavilion

Rationale - feasibility report undertaken with regards to the Scartho Road site and Barretts Recreation Ground which highlighted the potential to consider the area as an adult football hub. Extensive site centrally located.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

26

Linden Club

Location

THE LINDEN CLUB CLEE ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 8QL

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Football club

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.5/4

Overall score

67% (8.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Cleethorpes Town (2 teams), Cleethorpes Town JFC (9 teams), Cleethorpes Town Ladies (1 team)

Current facilities - two full size pitch equivalents, changing facilities.

Rationale - development of affiliated football. Site identified as a potential location for a 3G FTP in Cleethorpes.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

A project's overall score provides an indication of its potential outcomes and deliverability only (weighted twice as much towards the outcomes score). It does not impact the likelihood or level of any potential investment.

Current grass pitch sites and sites which require investment

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Changing room pavilions / clubhouses

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These can provide a number of different benefits. While the primary function is normally the provision of changing rooms to accommodate match-play and training (for players and officials), there can be equal value in facilities such as community and education rooms, catering facilities and spectator toilets.

Each project will take a progressive approach to pavilions and clubhouses (beyond the provision of changing rooms) and be open to new opportunities to engage the whole community. That means, creating environments that are welcoming to players, spectators, volunteers, officials and all sections of the community.

Such assets should support other investment priorities (e.g. 3G FTPs and grass pitches) and be located at sites that will have the greatest impact on local communities. To ensure this, focus is given to sites with three or more full-size pitch equivalents. However, as pitch quality is the number one priority for players this is prioritised before investment in changing room pavilions /clubhouses.

Clearly, facilities need to be well managed and maintained to keep them in a good state of repair. Consideration will be given to reviewing the best operator solution for key sites and the installation of revenue generating features such as catering facilities and community rooms. To achieve this, business plan support will be given to each priority project as it progresses to an application to the Football Foundation.

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Assets and opportunities

Of the 13 key grass pitch sites in North East Lincolnshire with three or more full-size pitch equivalents (or with fewer than three pitches but of strategic importance), four have suitable changing rooms and nine require improvement/replacement.

In addition to the key grass pitch sites, a new changing pavilion may be required if a 3G FTP is developed in the Humberston area.

4 Key sites have suitable changing rooms / pavilions / clubhouses
9 Require improvement / replacement
1 Have no facilities and require new builds

Priority projects

Ten priority projects for potential investment (including the one potentially serving the 3G FTP development at Humberston) are identified.

4

Humberston 3G FTP

Location

Location details: Humberston 3G FTP

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

67% (8.0/12)

Notes

Current Users - N/A

Current facilities - N/A

Rationale - provision gap within the Humberstone area despite high levels of population. Potential for a 3G FTP to be developed at Humberston Academy. Proposed housing development next to Humberston Academy.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Disability; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

5

Oasis Academy (Wintringham)

Location

OASIS ACADEMY WINTRINGHAM WEELSBY AVENUE, GRIMSBY, , DN32 0AZ

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

55% (6.6/12)

Notes

Current users - 17 affiliated teams (Grimsby Town Disability - six teams, Grimsby Town FC Youth - eight teams and Keyzo Valiant - one team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size floodlit sand dressed AGP

Rationale - considered a key site for football. New changing provision will be required if a 3G FTP is developed at the site.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

7

Blossom Way Sports Club

Location

BLOSSOM WAY SPORTS CLUB BLOSSOM WAY, IMMINGHAM, , DN40 1PH

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

55% (6.6/12)

Notes

Current users - Immingham Pilgrims AFC (four teams), Immingham Town FC (one team), Barnoldby FC (one team), NETV Blossom FC (one team)

Current facilities - three good quality full size grass pitch equivalents as per the 2018 PPS, poor quality ancillary provision

Rationale - support affiliated football, a key site within Immingham, good quality grass pitches, identified within the 2018 PPS

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

8

British Legion Sports and Social Club

Location

BRITISH LEGION SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Oak Road, Healing, Grimsby, , DN41 7RJ

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.2/4

Overall score

54% (6.4/12)

Notes

Current users - Healing Hotspurs FC (seven teams)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents rated as standard quality, poor quality changing provision

Rationale - identified within the 2018 PPS, support affiliated football

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

11

King George V Playing Field

Location

KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD 22 BILLINGHAY COURT, CLEETHORPES, , DN35 0JU

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Grimsby Borough FC (five teams), Mablethorpe Athletic Sports (three teams), Clee Community FC (three teams), Clee Community Wasps (one team), Crows Nest-Grimsby FC (two teams)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality in the 2018 PPS

Rationale - support affiliated football (including girls football), identified within the 2018 PPS.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

12

Roval Drive Playing Field

Location

ROVAL DRIVE PLAYING FIELD SPORTS GROUND ROVAL DRIVE, IMMINGHAM, , DN40 2DY

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.6/4

Overall score

68% (8.2/12)

Notes

Current users - Immingham Pilgrims AFC (seven teams)

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality in the 2018 PPS, inadequate changing provision

Rationale - support affiliated and informal/recreational football, area set to experience significant housing growth, identified as a key site within Immingham.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

13

St Christopher (Jubilee Park)

Location

JUBILEE PARK (ST CHRISTOPHERS) JUBLIEE PARK PAVILION ST JOHNS ROAD, HUMBERSTON, , DN36 4ED

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - GB Kitchens FC (one team), Market Tavern FC (one team), Spiders Web FC (one team), Westlands Sewell FC (one team), Winns FC (one team),

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents, inadequate changing facilities

Rationale - Standard quality pitches as per PPS and consultation – well used site in Humberston, next to Humberston Academy

Project Focus

Adult male

24

Clee Fields

Location

CLEE FIELDS SPORTS HALL CLEE FIELDS SPORTS HALL LADYSMITH ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 9SW

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (3)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

75% (9.0/12)

Notes

Currents users - Cleethorpes Town Junior FC (two teams affiliated)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents, one poor quality sand dressed AGP

Rationale - development of affiliated football - potential sporting hub site (potential for one, or two 3G FTPs at this site). Located next to Kings George V Athletics Stadium (which has existing small sided 3G FTPS and a grass pitch) and Clee Fields Sports Hall.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

25

Barretts Recreation Ground

Location

BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS PAVILION B SCARTHO ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 0BX

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Broadley First Grimsby (1 team) Electrical Appliances Grimsby First (1 team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, cricket pitch, eight tennis courts, poor quality changing pavilion

Rationale - feasibility report undertaken with regards to the Scartho Road site and Barretts Recreation Ground which highlighted the potential to consider the area as an adult football hub. Extensive site centrally located.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

26

Linden Club

Location

THE LINDEN CLUB CLEE ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 8QL

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Football club

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.5/4

Overall score

67% (8.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Cleethorpes Town (2 teams), Cleethorpes Town JFC (9 teams), Cleethorpes Town Ladies (1 team)

Current facilities - two full size pitch equivalents, changing facilities.

Rationale - development of affiliated football. Site identified as a potential location for a 3G FTP in Cleethorpes.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

A project's overall score provides an indication of its potential outcomes and deliverability only (weighted twice as much towards the outcomes score). It does not impact the likelihood or level of any potential investment.

Strategic sites with changing room provision, and ones which require investment

Pitchfinder

Small sided facilities

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Good facilities are important to all small-sided football players, but it is important to understand the different formats of the small-sided game and the various facility types they relate to.

Research suggests that small-sided players in teams and leagues, and in recreational sessions, prefer a 3G surface type because it replicates a good standard natural turf pitch. These facilities have already been covered in the 3G FTP section of this LFFP.

Indoor environments currently accommodate 20% of football participation and are also popular with players in teams and leagues and recreational sessions . Indoor sports halls are most popular, along with some community halls and indoor 3G centres. Environments need to be engaging, have clear line-marking and the correct size goalposts.

Informal players require facilities that are open and free to access as this enables play opportunities that are often spontaneous. In these circumstances multi-use games areas (MUGAs) can be effective in areas of high urban population and limited green space. Such facilities can be modern, bright, creative and engaging. While this plan will identify suitable locations for such facilities, the design and specifics of the facility type can be agreed at a later stage with Football Foundation staff when projects are ready to progress to pre-application stage.

Parks and open green spaces are also important to informal play and require goalposts and zones that are free from litter and dog fouling.

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Priority projects

1 Improved indoor spaces
8 MUGAs
1 Better parks / open green spaces

Indoor

Local consultation reveals there is currently one indoor project that could be developed to support small sided football in line with The Grimsby Town Deal.

Multi-use games areas (MUGAs)

Eight potential opportunities for MUGAs have been identified. In each case the rationale is based on the site being in an area with a high urban population, limited green space, high levels of deprivation, high levels of people from lower social economic groups and corresponding high local demand for informal football.

Parks and open green spaces

Following local consultation, and assisted by the Sport England green spaces mapping tool one location has been identified to support small sided informal football. Here, the rationale is based on it being a highly popular open green space with suitable space to increase informal football:

12

Roval Drive Playing Field

Location

ROVAL DRIVE PLAYING FIELD SPORTS GROUND ROVAL DRIVE, IMMINGHAM, , DN40 2DY

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.6/4

Overall score

68% (8.2/12)

Notes

Current users - Immingham Pilgrims AFC (seven teams)

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality in the 2018 PPS, inadequate changing provision

Rationale - support affiliated and informal/recreational football, area set to experience significant housing growth, identified as a key site within Immingham.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

15

Town Deal 'Youth Space'

Location

Location details: Town Centre unused retail units

Facilities
  • New Indoor Football Facility (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - N/A

Current facilities - N/A

Rationale - potential to use unused retail units and/or new facility to be used to support informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

16

Sussex Recreation Ground

Location

SUSSEX RECREATION GROUND Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, , DN35 8AA

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.6/4

Overall score

44% (5.3/12)

Notes

Current users - affiliated football (Cleethorpes Town AFC - one team), informal and recreational users

Currents facilities - one full size grass pitch equivalent, changing provision, play area, bowling greens, disused tennis courts

Rationale - upgrade disused tennis courts to support informal and recreational football, high levels of deprivation within the area.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

18

Nunsthorpe Recreation Ground

Location

Nunsthorpe Recreation Ground , DN34 4NN

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - A large open space with amenity grass, play area

Rationale - Recreation ground is in the centre of one of Grimsby’s biggest estates. Potential to develop facilities to informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

19

Weelsby Road

Location

Location details: Weelsby Road

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (Park) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - open space

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

20

Grant Thorold Playing Field

Location

Grant Thorold Playing Field , DN32 8BX

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - two play areas and one MUGA

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

21

Sidney Park

Location

SIDNEY PARK Sidney Park Lodge Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, , DN35 7RG

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - park / open space, MUGA

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

22

Haverstoe Park

Location

HAVERSTOE PARK Haverstoe Park Aldrich Road, Cleethorpes, , DN35 0DP

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - two play areas and one MUGA

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

23

Kent Street MUGA

Location

Kent Street MUGA , DN32 7DH

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - Informal and recreational users

Current facilities - MUGA

Rationale - potential to upgrade MUGA to support the Grimsby Futsal League

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

27

Enfield of New Waltham Academy

Location

ENFIELD ACADEMY OF NEW WALTHAM ENFIELD AVENUE, NEW WALTHAM, GRIMSBY, , DN36 4RB

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - school users

Current facilities - one full size pitch equivalent

Rationale - School has aspirations to develop facilities to support informal and recreational football, lack of football facilities in Humberston.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

A project's overall score provides an indication of its potential outcomes and deliverability only (weighted twice as much towards the outcomes score). It does not impact the likelihood or level of any potential investment.

Priority indoor projects

Pitchfinder

Priority MUGAs and parks / open spaces projects

Pitchfinder

Appendix A: Priority project list

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This list compiles all of the priority projects for potential investment. Each has been scored against two principal factors: deliverability and outcomes (quality, inclusivity, sustainability, engagement and usage).

The list will be used flexibly; a projects ‘rating’ does not determine the exact order in which it will progress to a funding application to the Football Foundation as many factors influence this. The process for moving a project from this list and into the ‘pre-application stage’ will be managed by the Football Foundation.

1

Bradley Development Centre

Location

BRADLEY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT GROUND BRADLEY FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BRADLEY ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN37 0AG

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (18)
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

4.0/4

Overall score

92% (11.0/12)

Notes

Current users - 42 affiliated teams

Current facilities - 18 full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size 3G FTP, good quality changing provision

Rationale - Proposal for an additional 3G FTP and conversion of the stadia pitch to a 3G FTP to make this a three pitch hub site. Site cited within the 2018 PPS. Site supports a large proportion of affiliated football. Area to the north west of Bradley Football Development Centre set to experience significant housing growth.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

3

Cleethorpes / Cleethorpes Border 3G FTP

Location

Location details: Cleethorpes 3G FTP

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.5/4

Overall score

84% (10.0/12)

Notes

There are three potential options for the 3G FTP in this area. Further feasibility work is required to identify the potential site.

Site: Clee Fields

Currents users - Cleethorpes Town JFC (two teams affiliated of a 25 team Club)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents, one poor quality sand dressed AGP

Rationale - potential to resurface condemned sand dressed AGP and develop a second at this site for potential use by Cleethorpes Town JFC (25 teams) and Discoveries FC (41 teams). Located next to Kings George V Athletics Stadium and Clee Fields Sports Hall - potential sporting hub site in cleethorpes. Lack of 3G FTP facilities in the Cleethorpes area.


Site: Linden Club (Cleethorpes Town FC)

Current users - Cleethorpes Town (2 teams), Cleethorpes Town JFC (9 teams), Cleethorpes Town Ladies (1 team)

Current facilities - two full size pitch equivalents, changing facilities.

Rationale - Development of affiliated football. Planning permission (2015) for one new 11v11 3G FTP to support affiliated football.


Site: Carr Lane Allotments

Current users - N/A (new site)

Current facilities - N/A (new site)

Rationale - Current site is allotments (underutilised). Potential long term aspirations to develop a 3G FTP if the site is rationalised. Havelock Academy adjacent to the site.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

2

Grimsby 3G FTP

Location

Location details: Park Ward 3G FTP

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

75% (9.0/12)

Notes

An either/or option has been identified within this geographical area. Further feasibility work is required to identify the potential site.

Site Name: Barretts Recreation Ground

Current users - Broadley First Grimsby (1 team) Electrical Appliances Grimsby First (1 team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, cricket pitch, eight tennis courts, poor quality changing pavilion

Rationale - feasibility report undertaken with regards to the Scartho Road site and Barretts Recreation Ground which highlighted the potential to consider the area as an adult football hub. Extensive site centrally located.



Site Name: Oasis Academy (Wintringham)

Current users - 17 affiliated teams (Grimsby Town Disability - 6 teams, Grimsby Town FC Youth - 8 teams and Keyzo Valiant - 1 team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size floodlit sand dressed AGP

Rationale - potential to resurface current sand dressed AGP to 3G, or create a new 3G FTP at the site. Site heavily used by Grimsby Town Community Trust.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

17

West Marsh Community Centre

Location

WEST MARSH COMMUNITY CENTRE BEESON STREET, GRIMSBY, , DN31 2QH

Facilities
  • Refurbish existing 5v5 3G FTP (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

75% (9.0/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - one full size grass pitch equivalent, one small sided 3G FTP (40X16m), one 5v5 grass pitch, changing facilities

Rationale - support development of informal and recreational football. Well used facility located in a highly deprived area, partner funding.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

24

Clee Fields

Location

CLEE FIELDS SPORTS HALL CLEE FIELDS SPORTS HALL LADYSMITH ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 9SW

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (3)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

75% (9.0/12)

Notes

Currents users - Cleethorpes Town Junior FC (two teams affiliated)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents, one poor quality sand dressed AGP

Rationale - development of affiliated football - potential sporting hub site (potential for one, or two 3G FTPs at this site). Located next to Kings George V Athletics Stadium (which has existing small sided 3G FTPS and a grass pitch) and Clee Fields Sports Hall.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

12

Roval Drive Playing Field

Location

ROVAL DRIVE PLAYING FIELD SPORTS GROUND ROVAL DRIVE, IMMINGHAM, , DN40 2DY

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.6/4

Overall score

68% (8.2/12)

Notes

Current users - Immingham Pilgrims AFC (seven teams)

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality in the 2018 PPS, inadequate changing provision

Rationale - support affiliated and informal/recreational football, area set to experience significant housing growth, identified as a key site within Immingham.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

26

Linden Club

Location

THE LINDEN CLUB CLEE ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 8QL

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Football club

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.5/4

Overall score

67% (8.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Cleethorpes Town (2 teams), Cleethorpes Town JFC (9 teams), Cleethorpes Town Ladies (1 team)

Current facilities - two full size pitch equivalents, changing facilities.

Rationale - development of affiliated football. Site identified as a potential location for a 3G FTP in Cleethorpes.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

4

Humberston 3G FTP

Location

Location details: Humberston 3G FTP

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.0/4

Overall score

67% (8.0/12)

Notes

Current Users - N/A

Current facilities - N/A

Rationale - provision gap within the Humberstone area despite high levels of population. Potential for a 3G FTP to be developed at Humberston Academy. Proposed housing development next to Humberston Academy.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Disability; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

6

The Trin Youth Centre

Location

The Trin Youth Centre , DN35 8UN

Facilities
  • New 5v5 Floodlit 3G FTP (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

63% (7.6/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - small sided sand dressed AGP

Rationale - key community asset site managed by The Cleethorpes Community Sports & Education, a registered charity to offer a diverse variety of community led programmes for all ages.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

10

Havelock Academy

Location

HAVELOCK ACADEMY HOLYOAKE ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 8JH

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

High (3/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

63% (7.6/12)

Notes

Current users - Cleethorpes Town Juniors FC (11 affiliated teams)

Current facilities - four full size pitch equivalents rated as standard as per PPS

Rationale - support affiliated football, identified within the 2018 PPS

Project Focus

Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

5

Oasis Academy (Wintringham)

Location

OASIS ACADEMY WINTRINGHAM WEELSBY AVENUE, GRIMSBY, , DN32 0AZ

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

55% (6.6/12)

Notes

Current users - 17 affiliated teams (Grimsby Town Disability - six teams, Grimsby Town FC Youth - eight teams and Keyzo Valiant - one team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, one full size floodlit sand dressed AGP

Rationale - considered a key site for football. New changing provision will be required if a 3G FTP is developed at the site.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

7

Blossom Way Sports Club

Location

BLOSSOM WAY SPORTS CLUB BLOSSOM WAY, IMMINGHAM, , DN40 1PH

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.3/4

Overall score

55% (6.6/12)

Notes

Current users - Immingham Pilgrims AFC (four teams), Immingham Town FC (one team), Barnoldby FC (one team), NETV Blossom FC (one team)

Current facilities - three good quality full size grass pitch equivalents as per the 2018 PPS, poor quality ancillary provision

Rationale - support affiliated football, a key site within Immingham, good quality grass pitches, identified within the 2018 PPS

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

8

British Legion Sports and Social Club

Location

BRITISH LEGION SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB Oak Road, Healing, Grimsby, , DN41 7RJ

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.2/4

Overall score

54% (6.4/12)

Notes

Current users - Healing Hotspurs FC (seven teams)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents rated as standard quality, poor quality changing provision

Rationale - identified within the 2018 PPS, support affiliated football

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

9

Grimsby Borough FC

Location

GRIMSBY BOROUGH FC 6 WINDERMERE CRESCENT, HUMBERSTON, GRIMSBY, , DN36 4AX

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (3)
Owner

Football club

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.2/4

Overall score

53% (6.4/12)

Notes

Current users - Grimsby Borough FC (four teams)

Current facilities - three full size pitch equivalents, adequate changing facilities

Rationale - support affiliated football, identified within the 2018 PPS, site protected for leisure use.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

11

King George V Playing Field

Location

KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD 22 BILLINGHAY COURT, CLEETHORPES, , DN35 0JU

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Other

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Grimsby Borough FC (five teams), Mablethorpe Athletic Sports (three teams), Clee Community FC (three teams), Clee Community Wasps (one team), Crows Nest-Grimsby FC (two teams)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality in the 2018 PPS

Rationale - support affiliated football (including girls football), identified within the 2018 PPS.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

13

St Christopher (Jubilee Park)

Location

JUBILEE PARK (ST CHRISTOPHERS) JUBLIEE PARK PAVILION ST JOHNS ROAD, HUMBERSTON, , DN36 4ED

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - GB Kitchens FC (one team), Market Tavern FC (one team), Spiders Web FC (one team), Westlands Sewell FC (one team), Winns FC (one team),

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents, inadequate changing facilities

Rationale - Standard quality pitches as per PPS and consultation – well used site in Humberston, next to Humberston Academy

Project Focus

Adult male

14

Greenland's Recreation Field

Location

GREENLANDS RECREATION FIELD St. Clements Way, New Waltham, Grimsby, , DN36 4GU

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - AA Property New Waltham FC (one team), Grimsby Borough FC (one team), Seven Seas AFC (one team), The Coach House FC (one team)

Current facilities - two full size grass pitch equivalents rated as standard quality as per 2018 PPS, good quality changing provision

Rationale - support affiliated football, considered a key site for football in New Waltham

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Youth male

25

Barretts Recreation Ground

Location

BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS BARRETTS RECREATION GROUNDS PAVILION B SCARTHO ROAD, GRIMSBY, , DN32 0BX

Facilities
  • Natural grass pitch improvements (4)
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.0/4

Overall score

50% (6.0/12)

Notes

Current users - Broadley First Grimsby (1 team) Electrical Appliances Grimsby First (1 team)

Current facilities - four full size grass pitch equivalents, cricket pitch, eight tennis courts, poor quality changing pavilion

Rationale - feasibility report undertaken with regards to the Scartho Road site and Barretts Recreation Ground which highlighted the potential to consider the area as an adult football hub. Extensive site centrally located.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; Mini-soccer; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

15

Town Deal 'Youth Space'

Location

Location details: Town Centre unused retail units

Facilities
  • New Indoor Football Facility (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - N/A

Current facilities - N/A

Rationale - potential to use unused retail units and/or new facility to be used to support informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

18

Nunsthorpe Recreation Ground

Location

Nunsthorpe Recreation Ground , DN34 4NN

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - A large open space with amenity grass, play area

Rationale - Recreation ground is in the centre of one of Grimsby’s biggest estates. Potential to develop facilities to informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

19

Weelsby Road

Location

Location details: Weelsby Road

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (Park) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - open space

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

20

Grant Thorold Playing Field

Location

Grant Thorold Playing Field , DN32 8BX

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - two play areas and one MUGA

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

21

Sidney Park

Location

SIDNEY PARK Sidney Park Lodge Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, , DN35 7RG

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - park / open space, MUGA

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

22

Haverstoe Park

Location

HAVERSTOE PARK Haverstoe Park Aldrich Road, Cleethorpes, , DN35 0DP

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - informal and recreational users

Current facilities - two play areas and one MUGA

Rationale - development of informal and recreational football

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

23

Kent Street MUGA

Location

Kent Street MUGA , DN32 7DH

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - Informal and recreational users

Current facilities - MUGA

Rationale - potential to upgrade MUGA to support the Grimsby Futsal League

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

27

Enfield of New Waltham Academy

Location

ENFIELD ACADEMY OF NEW WALTHAM ENFIELD AVENUE, NEW WALTHAM, GRIMSBY, , DN36 4RB

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Education

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.9/4

Overall score

49% (5.9/12)

Notes

Current users - school users

Current facilities - one full size pitch equivalent

Rationale - School has aspirations to develop facilities to support informal and recreational football, lack of football facilities in Humberston.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Small-sided teams and leagues; Youth female; Youth male

16

Sussex Recreation Ground

Location

SUSSEX RECREATION GROUND Brereton Avenue, Cleethorpes, , DN35 8AA

Facilities
  • Small sided informal (MUGA) (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Medium (2/4)

NFFS outcome score

1.6/4

Overall score

44% (5.3/12)

Notes

Current users - affiliated football (Cleethorpes Town AFC - one team), informal and recreational users

Currents facilities - one full size grass pitch equivalent, changing provision, play area, bowling greens, disused tennis courts

Rationale - upgrade disused tennis courts to support informal and recreational football, high levels of deprivation within the area.

Project Focus

BAME; IMD / lower social economic groups; Small-sided informal; Small-sided recreational; Youth female; Youth male

A project's overall score provides an indication of its potential outcomes and deliverability only (weighted twice as much towards the outcomes score). It does not impact the likelihood or level of any potential investment.

Appendix B: Consultation list

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A range of local agencies and larger (usually 10 plus team) local football clubs were invited to participate in the LFFP consultation. Those that contributed are listed below:

  • Cleethorpes Town FC - Secretary
  • Cleethorpes Town FC - Vice Chairman
  • Discoveries FC - Secretary
  • Grimsby Borough FC - Manager and Coach
  • Grimsby Sport and Education Trust - Communtiy Manager
  • West Marsh Community Centre - Centre Manager
  • JR Sports FC - Secretary
  • Immingham Pilgrims FC - Chairman
  • Oasis Academy (Wintringham) - Director of Sport and Health
  • Lincs Inspire (Leisure Trust) - Operations Manager
  • Lincs Inspire (Leisure Trust) - Facilities Manager
  • Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education - Head of Sport
  • North East Lincolnshire Council - Grounds Maintenance and Bereavement Services Manager
  • North East Lincolnshire Council - Principle Planning Officer
  • North East Lincolnshire School Sport Partnership – Assistant Manager
  • North East Lincolnshire Council - Commissioning and Relationship Manager
  • North East Lincolnshire Council - Advanced Practitioner, Commissioning and Strategic Support Unit
  • Active Humber - Development Manager – Young People & Disability
  • The Grimsby Cleethorpes and District Sunday League - Secretary
  • The Grimsby Futsal League - Head Coach
  • Humberstone Academy – Principle
  • Humberston Academy - Head of asset management
  • Enfield of New Waltham Academy – Headteacher
  • YMCA - Head of Development
  • Centre4 – Chief Officer
  • Foresight – Chief Officer
  • Lincolnshire CVS - Senior Area Officer

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