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Local Football Facility Plan Stockport

Introduction

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This Local Football Facility Plan (LFFP) has been prepared with support from local partners, including the County FA(s), the Local Authority, the Football Foundation, Active Partnership and Sport England. The list of groups we consulted with can be found in Appendix B. Every local authority in the Country has an LFFP to support investment in football facilities to be accurately targeted. Facility investment is not static and the plans are periodically updated to reflect changes and to ensure the right projects are prioritised.

Who is behind this?

The Premier League, The FA and Government's charity - the Football Foundation - that helps communities improve their local football facilities through grant awards.

What is the purpose of this plan?

The Football Foundation’s 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 this area.

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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 everyone.

How are we going to do it?

Since its creation in 2000, the Football Foundation has invested more than £1 billion to improve grassroots facilities across the country. However, in order for the Foundation to reach its goal of ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place, there’s still plenty more left to do.

What are the priorities for investment?

This LFFP, with guidance from local partners, has developed a list of high level projects for potential investment, 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.
  • PlayZones: small sided facilities to create safe, inclusive and accessible facilities that bring communities together through recreational forms of football and a range of other sports and activities.

Key project outcomes/targets

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.

The project list sets out all priority projects for potential investment. The list will be used flexibly and 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.

Multi-sport approach

Although Football Foundation funded projects will always be football led, there is an opportunity to make a real difference for other sports and for physical activity to take place on the sites. We want to be as collaborative as possible with our approach to project development and ensure that facilities are serving as many different sports and people as they can, as well as helping to tackle inequalities and support communities such as women and girls, people with disabilities & long-term health conditions, diverse communities and lower socio-economic groups.

Consultation took place with a broad and diverse set of community groups in the original LFFP, including with other sports bodies. It is a requirement that all projects that move through to application phase undertake further detailed community engagement to ensure that facilities fully serve the communities they are being designed for. This includes working with other sport NGBs to look at shared priorities and facility developments to get the best multi-sport outcomes.

How should this plan be used?

This LFFP will be the go-to document for football facility investment.

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 and social outcomes, become a quality & sustainable facility and demonstrate suitable partnership 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 the 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 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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Stockport

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Local area

Demographics for the area can be seen below:

Demographics

  • 299,545 Current population (2023)
  • 314,916 Projected population (2041)
  • 28th most deprived out of 39 local authorities in the region
  • 154th most deprived out of 317 local authorities in England

Ethnicity data

  • Asian (7.3%)
  • Black (1.2%)
  • Mixed (2.6%)
  • Other (1.6%)
  • White (87.3%)
25%
28%
26%

% of people that are inactive

  • Stockport
  • Region
  • England

*ONS data and Sport England Active Lives Survey

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Local partners

Local Authority

Local government is responsible for a range of vital services for people and businesses in defined areas, therefore the Local Authority is a key stakeholder in helping to deliver this plan, whether this be through the local planning authority, funding, PPS or community engagement. It must engage with it's communities and encourage community participation in decision-making, while considering the needs of people currently living in communities and those who will live there in the future. This engagement should translate in to the type of facilities that need to be built and for who.

County Football Associations

County Football Associations (CFAs) provide governance for, and development support to, all aspects of local football including coaches, referees, volunteers, clubs and leagues; supporting football for all. All CFAs have a designated facilities investment lead officer(s) that works to ensure the right facilities are located in the right locations. For further information visit the CFA website.

Football Foundation

Delivery Managers and Technical Project Managers at the Football Foundation work collaboratively with the CFAs to provide pre-application support and lead on the delivery of priority projects for potential investment. Facility Planning Managers (FPMs) will lead and be responsible for all aspects of strategic planning and will lead on refreshing of LFFPs.

Football Foundation Investment

75 Total grants
  • £8,067,942 Total project cost
  • £4,963,652 Total grant value
  • 36 Sites improved
  • 4 New 3G FTPs
  • 2 Changing rooms / pavilions
  • 8 Grass pitches improved

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

Grant data above represents total investment in the area by the Football Foundation.

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.

Professional community club organisations (CCOs)

Supported by facility investment CCOs can offer a variety of programmes and services to support local communities (sporting and non-sporting). They run a variety of health, education, engagement, football and sporting activities within their local areas. Projects identified in the LFFP help CCOs support delivery on a local level.

Local consultation

Local consultation has taken place via the LFFP steering group and a local club survey, except where it is agreed that views have been captured elsewhere (i.e. through a Playing Pitch Strategy). Furthermore, it is a requirement and key element of project development that those which move through to application phase undertake detailed community engagement to ensure that facilities fully serve the communities they are being designed for.

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Local football

Clubs

There are over 110,000 community football teams in England, spread over an expansive network of clubs and leagues.

To deliver the goals laid out within the FA Grassroots Football Strategy for male and female football, there must be a vibrant, best-in-class club network around the country. The FA will work to encourage as many clubs as possible to achieve England Football Accreditation, assuring quality in everything they offer, including ever-safer and stronger player pathways. This will be coupled with a commitment to improve the quality of thousands of pitches up and down the country, with a particular focus on grass pitches.

Over the last 10-years there has been a significant national increase in the number of large multi-team football clubs. Locally, the following clubs have more than ten registered teams:

  • Richmond Rovers FC*** - 105 teams
  • Reddish North End FC*** - 63 teams
  • Cheadle & Gatley FC*** - 52 teams
  • Juno United FC* - 44 teams
  • Stockport VIkings FC*** - 42 teams
  • Reddish Villa Juniors FC** - 37 teams
  • Marple Athletic FC* - 34 teams
  • UK Sports FC* - 34 teams
  • Queensgate FC** - 29 teams
  • Mountfield Rovers FC* - 28 teams
  • Rose Hill Juniors FC* - 28 teams
  • Elite FC*** - 27 teams
  • Inter Cheadle FC** - 26 teams
  • Spurley Hey FC** - 25 teams
  • Stockport Dynamoes FC** - 24 teams
  • SK Football Coaching** - 23 teams
  • Hazel Grove United FC* - 21 teams
  • Signol Athletic FC* - 21 teams
  • Cheshire Sports Coaching* - 19 teams
  • JFC Phoenix* - 19 teams
  • Woodley Albion FC* - 19 teams
  • AFC Stockport* - 18 teams
  • Bramhall North 75 FC** - 16 teams
  • Cheadle Town Juniors FC** - 16 teams
  • High Lane FC* - 15 teams
  • Stockport County FC - 15 teams
  • Great Moor County FC* - 14 teams
  • Stockport Villa FC* - 12 teams
  • Adswood FC* - 10 teams
  • Heaton Mersey Vipers FC* - 10 teams

Represents England Football One Star (*) Two Star (**) or Three Star (***) Accreditation level

Affiliated Teams

1009 Teams
  • 109 Adult male teams
  • 17 Adult female teams
  • 434 Youth male teams
  • 86 Youth female teams
  • 10 Disability teams
  • 363 Mini-soccer teams

Source: The FA Whole Game System. Disability team numbers are also included within relevant age formats and therefore the total number of teams discounts this figure.

Leagues

Leagues offer competitive opportunity for many different players, including women and girls, disability, youth and adults. The largest local leagues are:

  • Cheshire & Manchester Sunday Football League (adult male) - home and away
  • East Cheshire Sunday League (adult male) - home and away
  • Lancashire & Cheshire Amateur League (adult male) - home and away
  • Manchester Respect Football League (mini soccer and youth 9v9) – central venue at multiple sites
  • Stockport District Sunday League (adult male) – home and away
  • Stockport Metropolitan Junior Football League (youth mixed) – home and away / central venue at multiple sites

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.

Comets is a recreational, pan-disability football programme for disabled boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. Pan-disability is the largest format of disability football, which sees players with a broad range of impairments and health conditions play together. Comets offers a flexible and inclusive way of playing, one that’s all about playfulness, friendships and having fun. For talented players the FA runs regional centres and England national squads. Projects identified in the LFFP help CFAs support disability football delivery on a local level, which will be identified through local community engagement.

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Women and girls

The FA’s strategy, titled Inspiring Positive Change, pledges to create a sustainable future for women’s and girls’ football in England. One key target set out was for 75% of schools to be delivering equal access to football in PE lessons by 2024. This target was achieved a whole year ahead of schedule. The strategy outlines eight transformational objectives, the following across grassroots football:-

  • Early Participation – Every primary school-aged girl to have equal access to football in school and in clubs.
  • Development Participation – Every girl to have equal access to participate for fun, for competition and for excellence.
  • Club Player Pathway – Collaborate with clubs to develop an effective high-performance, inclusive player-centred pathway.
  • Football For All – Recruit and support a motivated, diverse range of local leaders organising football for their communities.
  • Coaching – Support the development of exceptional coaches at every level of the game who are representative of our society.
  • Refereeing – Ensure that every female referee afforded high-quality bespoke learning and development opportunities from grassroots through to the elite game.

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.

In addition to the affiliated team data, The FA also has ambitious plans to roll out 4000 ‘casual’ football pathway programmes under the ‘Just Play’ banner including initiatives such as Wildcats, Squad Girls’ Football and walking football for women. 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. FA Squad Girls' football sessions provide girls aged 12-14 with a fun, non-competitive way to play football locally with friends, whether completely new to football, transitioning from Wildcats, or simply wanting to play.

For talented players, the Girls' Emerging Talent Centres (ETCs) across the nation are provided to increase and diversify the talent pool and give more girls than ever the chance to take their first steps on the pathway towards playing professional football. Higher level talent pathway opportunities are also provided regionally and nationally by the FA, culminating in the England Women’s national squads. Women’s Super League and Women's Championship teams provide player pathway opportunities for gifted and talented female players and a spectator interest for fans.

One catalyst for growth was the victory by the Lionesses in the 2022 EUROs finals. Female football is now growing at a rate of 13% year on year and it is imperative that there is sufficient supply and quality of facilities (both on and off the pitch) to meet this demand. By 2030 it is estimated that 21% of all teams will be women and girls' teams.

The Greater Manchester Women’s Football Board (GMWFB) has been established to develop women’s and girls’ football at all levels, from increasing participation at grassroots level to supporting teams in the FA Women’s Football Pyramid. It plays an active role in supporting the game and developing players, identifying partnership and funding opportunities and making recommendations on future facility plans across Greater Manchester. The GMWFB has identified a shortlist of projects across the ten Greater Manchester authorities which it considers as being priorities to meet and grow demand for female participation.

The Greater Manchester Women’s Football Board (GMWFB) has been established to develop women’s and girls’ football at all levels, from increasing participation at grassroots level to supporting teams in the FA Women’s Football Pyramid. It plays an active role in supporting the game and developing players, identifying partnership and funding opportunities and making recommendations on future facility plans across Greater Manchester. The GMWFB has identified a shortlist of projects across the ten Greater Manchester authorities which it considers as being priorities to meet and grow demand for female participation.

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Casual football

Casual 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 match play. Casual football demand will be explored as part of the community engagement when a facility project is developed to ensure that the needs are captured. 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. Each project must be mindful to offer opportunities beyond the affiliated game, particularly for women and girls.

Assets and opportunities

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This section reviews existing football facility assets. 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 Football Turf Pitches (FTPs)
  • Improved grass pitches
  • Off pitch and ancillary facilities
  • PlayZones

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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Off pitch and ancillary facilities

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PlayZones

3G Football Turf Pitches (FTPs)

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3G pitches 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. All 3G pitches must have sports lighting and offer a broad programme of community use 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, 3G pitches 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. An 11v11 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 women and girls, low socio-economic groups, people with disabilities and culturally diverse communities. The way 3G pitches are used allows for match play across all formats of football (5v5, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11). This enables match play to be transferred from grass to 3G as well as being a fantastic asset for training. Only pitches on The FA 3G Register can accommodate affiliated match play (meaning they are quality checked). It is strongly recommended that all pitches are registered.

Although Football Foundation investment will always be football led, 3G pitches offer a fantastic opportunity to support other sports, particularly traditional grass pitch sports. Where appropriate, and through engagement with other NGBs, projects below will include potential multisport opportunities.

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Assets and opportunities

Existing 11v11 3G FTPs in the area include:

  • Aquinas College - unavailable for community use
  • Burnage Rugby Football Club
  • Cheadle Hulme School
  • Club Cheadle Hulme
  • Hazel Grove Sports Centre
  • Laurus Cheadle Hulme (Club Laurus)
  • Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village (x2)
  • Marple Hall School
  • Reddish Vale School
  • Seashell Trust Centre

All 11v11 3G FTPs are available for community use to some degree with the exception of Aquinas College.

Two additional 11v11 pitches are already in development or at advanced planning stage, at Stockport School and Stockport Rugby Club. The 3G FTP at Stockport School is a FF funded project which is under development, whilst planning consent has also been granted for the development of a new World Rugby compliant senior rugby union build 3G in place of the main grass pitch at Stockport Rugby Club. Both would be considered part of the community accessible supply once complete, however the pitch at Stockport Rugby Club is proposed to primarily be programmed to meet rugby union demand from the host club, with some supplementary use proposed to be available for football where capacity might exist. As such, its contribution towards meeting football demand would be limited.

Additionally, there are currently 32 small-sided 3G FTPs:

  • Pro Football Arena Cheadle Hulme (5v5)
  • Burnage Rugby Football Club (5v5)
  • Cheadle Heath Sports Club (9v9)
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park (7v7)
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village x2 (5v5)
  • Life Leisure Stockport Village x9 (5v5)
  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (5v5) - unavailable for community use
  • Powerleague x8 (5v5)
  • Priestnall School (9v9)
  • South Manchester Sports Club (7v7)
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Reddish (7v7)
  • St Thomas C of E Primary School (5v5) - unavailable for community use
  • Stockport Academy x2 (7v7)
  • The Mike Doyle Centre x2 (1 x 9v9 and 1 x 5v5)

Stockport has a PPS produced in 2024 with data for football captured in 2023/24 season. The PPS indicated that there was a shortfall of 11.75 11v11 3G FTPs based on 876 teams accessing the equivalent of 11.25 11v11 3G FTPs. Current affiliation data (2024/25) shows that the number of teams has grown to 1,019 teams, equating to the need for the equivalent of 27 11v11 3G FTPs. When accounting for new 3G FTPs developed since the PPS at Reddish Vale School and Priestnall School (both Heatons & Reddish area), as well as the 11v11 3G FTP in development at Stockport School (Stepping Hill area), the current shortfall still represents up to 11.75 more 11v11 3G FTPs required for football. Demand shortfalls by PPOSS sub-area are:

  • Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South - shortfall of 1.25 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Cheadle - shortfall of 1.75 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Heatons & Reddish - shortfall of 2 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Marple - shortfall of 1.25 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Stepping Hill - shortfall of 1.25 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Stockport Central - shortfall of 2.5 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Werneth - shortfall of 1.75 11v11 3G FTPs

There are FF supported proposals for a new multi-3G FTP football hub at Wythenshawe Sports Ground in Manchester, to include a refurbished pavilion building and four new 11v11 3G FTPs, subject to planning and FF grant funding award. The rationale for the project is underpinned by a Greater Manchester wide approach and need to meet demand from Trafford and Stockport at an accessible and well-connected strategic site in South Manchester. Approximately 80-85% of the use will be between Trafford and Stockport based clubs and though partner clubs are yet to be confirmed, based on initial proposals this would represent approximately equivalent of 1.5 11v11 3G FTPs for Stockport-based club training. Subject to the eventual partner clubs, it is likely that the project would meet demand from the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South and Cheadle PPS sub-areas of Stockport. This could reduce the shortfalls in Stockport by equivalent of 0.5 3G FTPs servicing the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South sub-area and one 11v11 3G FTP servicing the Cheadle sub-area, with the following area breakdown of shortfalls then existing:

  • Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South - shortfall of 0.75 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Cheadle - shortfall of 0.75 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Heatons & Reddish - shortfall of 2 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Marple - shortfall of 1.25 11v11 3G FTP
  • Stepping Hill - shortfall of 1.25 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Stockport Central - shortfall of 2.5 11v11 3G FTPs
  • Werneth - shortfall of 1.75 11v11 3G FTP

The new pitch projects identified within this plan work towards alleviating these shortfalls, although a deficit will remain in certain areas and most prominently in Stockport Central. However, a theoretical oversupply elsewhere such as in Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South and Stepping Hill could offset this.

In addition to the shortfall of 11v11 3G FTPs, there are also four 3G FTPs that require replacement. These are at Aquinas College, Hazel Grove Sports Centre and Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village (x2). Hazel Grove Sports Centre and Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village are included within the priority project list, whereas Aquinas College is not due to its lack of community use. The 9v9 3G FTP at The Mike Doyle Centre also requires resurfacing, although this is not included as a priority project as it was originally FF funded and is required to have a pitch replacement fund in place.

Eight 11v11 3G pitches are on the FA 3G Pitch Register, meaning they are quality checked and can be used for football match play. The 7v7 3G FTP at Life Leisure Brinnington Park is also registered. It is strongly recommended that the 11v11 3G FTPs at Aquinas College (though presently unavailable community use), Club Cheadle Hulme and Hazel Grove Sports Centre are assessed and placed on the Register to enable more match play on 3G. The 9v9 3G FTP at The Mike Doyle Centre was registered but has since expired in early 2025, though should be registered again once prior resurfacing has been completed.

Multi-sport opportunities for rugby union are identified and outlined in the project list below.

11 Existing 11v11 3G FTPs
13 New 3G FTPs required
3 Replacement 3G FTPs required

The FA has seen unprecedented growth over the last five years, particularly in the youth and women & girls game. Overall participation is estimated to grow year on year, equating to an additional 381 teams in the local authority by 2030, of which 179 will come from women and girls. This could represent the equivalent of up to 10 additional 11v11 3G FTPs.

Allowances will be made for in the LFFP for ancillary provision for each pitch if needed, however this is subject to the final agreed location of any additional future provision and an assessment as to whether there are existing suitable facilities available. This is displayed as a future participation growth project below.

381 Potential growth teams - all
179 Potential growth teams - female
10 Potential growth 3G FTPs

Priority projects

The following priority projects for potential investment are identified:

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BRAMHALL HIGH SCHOOL

Location

Bramhall High School Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, , SK7 2JT

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

Education

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.5/4

Overall score

92% (11.0/12)

Notes

Bramhall High School has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP. The 3G FTP would be in addition to the existing sand-based artificial grass pitch, rather than a replacement. It would help meet the 3G FTP shortfall across Stockport and particularly in the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South PPS sub-area.

Mountfield Rovers FC* (28 teams) could be a potential user of the provision. World Rugby compliancy could also be considered to enable rugby union access, with discussions advised with local rugby union clubs to inform this. This could assist in reducing grass pitch shortfalls for the sport.

Project Focus

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

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STEPPING HILL AREA (OFFERTON) - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.8/4

Overall score

96% (11.6/12)

Notes

The Offerton Area has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP, to help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Stepping Hill PPS sub-area.

Key clubs such as Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams) and Hazel Grove United FC* (21 teams) could be potential users of the provision.

Project Focus

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

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SOUTH STOCKPORT - 3G FTP FOOTALL HUB

Location

Location details:

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

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

4.0/4

Overall score

100% (12.0/12)

Notes

The Council aspires to develop a 3G FTP football hub at a location to be determined in the south of the local authority. This would include three 11v11 3G FTPs and would assist in reducing 3G FTP shortfalls across Stockport, proposed to meet a wider travel to play area than the immediate locality.

Subject to site identification, location in the south of Stockport would likely create a theoretical oversupply in the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South PPS sub-area, however could meet demand from other areas of the local authority, including Cheadle and Stockport Central, as well as areas of neighbouring Cheshire East such as Poynton. This would therefore also reduce deficits outside of the immediate locality.

Key clubs such as Inter Cheadle FC** (26 teams) and Richmond Rovers*** (105 teams) could be potential football users.

World Rugby compliancy could also be considered to enable rugby union use, with discussions advised with local rugby union clubs to inform this. This will assist in reducing grass pitch capacity shortfalls for the sport.

Project Focus

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

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THE KINGSWAY SCHOOL (BROADWAY CAMPUS)

Location

THE KINGSWAY SCHOOL (BROADWAY CAMPUS) HIGH GROVE ROAD, CHEADLE, None, SK8 1NP

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

Education

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Kingsway School has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP, to help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Cheadle PPS sub-area.

Local clubs such as Cheadle Sports Club, Cheadle Town Juniors FC** (16 teams) and Cheadle & Gatley FC*** (52 teams) are potential football users.

World Rugby compliancy could also be considered to enable rugby union access, with discussions advised with local rugby union clubs to inform this. This will assist in reducing grass pitch shortfalls for the sport.

Project Focus

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

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WELKIN ROAD

Location

WARTH MEADOW PLAYING FIELDS WELKIN ROAD, BREDBURY, STOCKPORT, , SK6 2BH

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

Football club

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.9/4

Overall score

98% (11.8/12)

Notes

Welkin Road has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP, to help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Werneth PPS sub-area. The site is managed by Spurley Hey FC** (25 teams) which would be the primary club user.

Project Focus

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

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HAZEL GROVE SPORTS CENTRE

Location

HAZEL GROVE SPORTS CENTRE JACKSONS LANE, HAZEL GROVE, STOCKPORT, None, SK7 5JX

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

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.8/4

Overall score

96% (11.6/12)

Notes

Hazel Grove Sports Centre has an existing 11v11 3G FTP which requires resurfacing due to quality issues and its current age, installed in 2015. It was not originally funded by the Football Foundation and is not currently on the FA 3G Pitch Register so there is opportunity through resurfacing to register the 3G FTP to increase the supply of 3G FTPs available for match play.

In addition, the site has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the development of a second 11v11 3G FTP. This would help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Stepping Hill PPS sub-area.

Key clubs such as Hazel Grove United FC* (21 teams) and Bramhall North 75 FC** (16 teams) could be potential football users.

This site has been identified by the Greater Manchester Women's Football Board as having significant potential to support the growth and development of women's and girls' football in the area.

Project Focus

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

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MARPLE AREA - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Marple PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for an additional 3G FTP in the Marple Area.

Demand from large clubs playing in the area could be met by the development, including High Lane FC* (15 teams), Marple Athletic Juniors FC* (34 teams) and Rose Hill Juniors FC* (28 teams).

Project Focus

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

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WERNETH AREA - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Werneth PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for an additional 3G FTP in the Werneth Area.

Demand from large clubs playing in the area could be met by the development, including Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams), Signol Athletic Juniors FC* (21 teams) and Stockport County Ladies FC* (20 teams).

Project Focus

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

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HEATONS & REDDISH AREA - 3G FTP PROJECTS

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.5/4

Overall score

92% (11.0/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Heatons & Reddish PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for two additional 11v11 3G FTPs in the Heatons & Reddish Area.

One potential option is The Heatons Sports Club, where demand for rugby union from Heaton Moor RUFC could also be met given the overuse of the Club's grass pitch supply. Further dialogue with the Club as well as the RFU is required to inform this.

Demand from large football clubs playing in the area could be met by the development, including Reddish Vulcans FC** (27 teams) and Reddish Villa Juniors FC** (37 teams).

Project Focus

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

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STOCKPORT CENTRAL AREA - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Stockport Central PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for an additional 11v11 3G FTPs in the Stockport Central Area.

Provision of a new school is identified as required within the area which could provide opportunity at which to develop new 11v11 3G FTP provision, although proposals are not yet known.

Given its urban nature and the lack of potential land assets, it may be necessary to explore site locations outside of the Stockport Central sub-area but accessible to clubs within in, on the basis that meeting demand from Stockport Central is prioritised. Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground is a potential option that could assist in catering for large club Stockport Dynamoes Juniors FC** (24 teams).

Project Focus

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

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LIFE LEISURE STOCKPORT SPORTS VILLAGE

Location

LIFE LEISURE STOCKPORT SPORTS VILLAGE LAMBETH GROVE, WOODLEY, STOCKPORT, None, SK6 1QX

Facilities
  • Refurbish existing 11v11 3G FTP (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.8/4

Overall score

96% (11.6/12)

Notes

The two existing 11v11 3G FTPs were last resurfaced in 2012 and have exceeded their recommended lifespans. Both require resurfacing to improve quality and ensure retention on the FA 3G Pitch Register to continue to be able to be used for match play.

Key users of the provision include Stockport County FC (15 teams), Stockport Town FC, AFC Stockport* (18 teams), Stockport County Ladies FC, JFC Phoenix* (19 teams) and Rose Hill Juniors FC* (28 teams).

Project Focus

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

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3G FTPS - FUTURE PARTICIPATION GROWTH

Location

Location details:

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (10)
  • New Changing Pavilion (10)
Owner

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

The FA has seen unprecedented growth in football over the last five years, particularly in the youth and female game. Overall participation is estimated to grow year on year, equating to over 381 additional teams in Stockport by 2030 and with 179 additional women's and girls' teams. This could represent the need for up to 10 additional 11v11 3G pitches.

Allowances have been made for ancillary provision to be established for each additional pitch, if required. This is subject to the final agreed locations and an assessment as to whether there are existing suitable facilities in place.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Pro-club; 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 Projects for 3G FTPs

Pitchfinder

Improved grass pitches

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The Football Foundation is on a mission to transform the quality of grass football pitches across England, because great facilities enhance physical and mental wellbeing, strengthen communities and empower people.

The quality of football pitches is a huge issue for community football; 150,000 matches are postponed each year due to poor pitches. We are therefore on a mission to have 20,000 quality grass pitches across England so that everyone has a great place to play. Since the programme began there are over 7000 quality pitches and the next milestone is to have 12,000 quality pitches by 2028.

The key challenge is to create a sustainable approach to provide good quality football pitches for the long term. While the education sector and local authorities are still the principal asset owners of grass pitches, clubs and leagues own or maintain an increasing share and we will continue to prioritise investment into sites that are maintained by clubs or leagues. Investment into new or additional machinery and equipment is an important step towards sustainability for the voluntary sector. Ensuring eligible organisations can maintain their own sites, supplemented by contracted out major works (e.g. aeration) is a more cost-effective approach in the long term.

See the link for more information on grass pitches Football Foundation | Grass Pitch Improvement

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Opportunities

Below is a list of opportunities and funding available to support this ambitious work:

PitchPower: PitchPower is the Football Foundation's free web app for inspecting grass football, rugby and cricket pitches. Using a smart phone or tablet, a pitch inspection can be completed at the touch of a button. This provides a detailed assessment report with recommendations on improving the quality of grass pitches. The PitchPower app is available to all pitch operators as a way to assess grass pitch quality and gain access to grass pitch improvement recommendations. See Football Foundation | PitchPower

The Grass Pitch Maintenance Fund: The fund provides eligible organisations with a tapered six-year grant to help them sustain pitches already at a 'good' level and enhance pitches that are either considered 'poor' or 'basic'. to be eligible, organisations such as clubs and leagues must use the PitchPower web app to assess their pitches. Grants are also available towards maintenance machinery and equipment identified through a PitchPower report. Football Foundation | Grass Pitch

Home Advantage: 87% of grassroots football is played on grass with local authority-owned pitches making up 60% of those used for the affiliated game. However, budget pressures often mean local authorities lack the resources to maintain their grass pitches to a high standard, contributing towards the thousands of match postponements every season due to poor quality pitches.

The Home Advantage Programme aims to support grassroots clubs and organisations to take on long-term leases of the local authority sites they play at. Click the link to find out more Home Advantage Programme | Football Foundation

The Football Foundation Groundskeeping Community: a free platform that helps connect people to expert grass pitch knowledge and support. The main objectives are:

  • To provide accessible learning resources to help further and extend knowledge
  • To connect with leading industry experts and peers, to exchange tips & insights with fellow volunteers & professionals across the country
  • To collaborate and build a community through case studies and discussion points

Sign up - Football Foundation (hivelearning.com)

Small grants: Grants up to £25k are available for items such as fencing and storage containers: Fencing | Football Foundation Storage containers | Football Foundation

Given the range of funding opportunities available, and the comparably shorter-term and accessible nature of grants opportunities for grass pitch improvements (versus major capital projects such as 3G FTPs and pavilions), specific investment priorities are not identified via Local Football Facility Plans. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their requirements with their County FA in the first instance.

Grass pitch sites with three or more 11v11 grass pitch equivalents

Pitchfinder

Off pitch and ancillary facilities

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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. The process of community engagement once a project has been identified means the facility will properly service the local area and it's people, not just for football but potentially for other sports as well. It is essential to speak to female players as part of this process, as the game continues to grow at significant rates, suitable off pitch and ancillary provision for females is essential. It also means, creating environments that are welcoming to players, spectators, volunteers and officials from all sections of the community. See Football Foundation website for design considerations: Changing Pavilion Design Key Considerations | Football Foundation

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 11v11 pitch equivalents. However, as pitch quality is the number one priority for players this is prioritised before investment in changing room pavilions and 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. Where larger scale investment, such as those identified in this section, is not appropriate, small grants are also available to support upgrades and improvements to changing rooms, toilets and clubhouses. See Changing pavilions and clubhouses | Football Foundation

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Assets and opportunities

Of the key grass pitch sites that support and deliver grassroots football, as referenced in the Playing Pitch Strategy and through the steering group, four sites require improvement/refurbishment and five require new builds/replacement. Projects are included in this section where it is expected that new or refurbished facilities will contribute to strong sport and community outcomes, such as:

  • Large multi-pitch sites (often three or more pitches) with significant football usage and poor off pitch facilities;
  • A priority site for women and girls;
  • Club and community sites;
  • Sites with new 3G pitches.

No multi-sport off pitch opportunities have been identified through NGB consultation or by the LFFP Steering Group.

4 Require improvement / refurbishment
5 Require new builds / replacement

The FA has seen unprecedented growth over the last five years, particularly in the youth and women & girls game. Overall participation is estimated to grow year on year, equating to an additional 381 teams in the local authority by 2030, of which 179 will come from women and girls. This could represent the equivalent of up to 10 additional 11v11 3G FTPs.

Allowances have been made for in the LFFP for ancillary provision for each pitch if needed. However, this is again subject to the final agreed location of any additional future provision and an assessment as to whether there are existing suitable facilities available. This is displayed as a future participation growth project below.

Priority projects

The list below identifies priority projects for potential investment.

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3G FTPS - FUTURE PARTICIPATION GROWTH

Location

Location details:

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (10)
  • New Changing Pavilion (10)
Owner

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

The FA has seen unprecedented growth in football over the last five years, particularly in the youth and female game. Overall participation is estimated to grow year on year, equating to over 381 additional teams in Stockport by 2030 and with 179 additional women's and girls' teams. This could represent the need for up to 10 additional 11v11 3G pitches.

Allowances have been made for ancillary provision to be established for each additional pitch, if required. This is subject to the final agreed locations and an assessment as to whether there are existing suitable facilities in place.

Project Focus

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

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DAVENPORT PLAYING FIELDS

Location

DAVENPORT PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION, DAVENPORT RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD CLOSE, DAVENPORT, STOCKPORT, None, SK3 8UG

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Davenport Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a pavilion refurbishment. It is assessed as poor quality in the PPS. The site hosts one adult, one youth 11v11 and one youth 9v9 pitch.

The site is currently used by seven teams, of which five are from Great Moor County Juniors FC* (14 teams in total). Space exists for additional pitches to be marked out if required.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of pavilion improvement.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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FREDERICK WHITTAKER SCOTT PLAYING FIELDS

Location

FREDERICK WHITTAKER SCOTT PLAYING FIELDS UNIT 3A, CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY STREET, STOCKPORT, None, SK5 7PS

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Frederick Whittaker Scott Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of pavilion refurbishment. It is rated as poor quality in the PPS. The site has one adult, one youth 11v11 and one youth 9v9 pitch.

It is currently used by 12 teams, from both AFC Stockport* (18 teams) and Reddish Villa Juniors FC** (37 teams).

The site is adjacent to South Reddish Park, which also has a poor quality pavilion. Investment could service both sites.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of pavilion improvement.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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LAVINGTON AVENUE PLAYING FIELDS

Location

LAVINGTON AVENUE PLAYING FIELDS LAVINGTON AVENUE SPORTS FIELD LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, None, SK8 2JB

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Lavington Avenue Playing Fields has three youth 11v11 pitches. It is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion, as the previous facility has since been demolished due to damage as a result of anti-social behaviour.

The site is currently underutilised, but is accessed by key clubs including Stockport Dynamoes FC** (24 teams) and Inter Cheadle FC** (26 teams). Suitable ancillary facilities is likely to promote increased usage.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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TORKINGTON PARK

Location

TORKINGTON PARK TORKINGTON PARK BUXTON ROAD, HAZEL GROVE, STOCKPORT, None, SK7 4RQ

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.2/4

Overall score

87% (10.4/12)

Notes

Torkington Park has three adult pitches and one youth 9v9 pitch. is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a replacement pavilion. The existing wooden structure has been condemned as unusable and refurbishment considered to unfeasible, therefore there is currently no accessible ancillary provision servicing the pitches and a replacement is required.

The site is currently used by 11 teams, including six from Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams in total).

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of site improvement.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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LUMB LANE

Location

MOUNTFIELD ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB RECREATIONAL GROUND LUMB LANE, STOCKPORT, , SK7 2BD

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Lumb Lane has one youth 11v11 and one youth 9v9 pitch. It is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion, as it is currently without ancillary provision.

The site is used by Mountfield Rovers Juniors FC* (28 teams) though negotiations are ongoing with the Council regarding renewal of the Club's lease which has since expired.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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NORBURY PLAYING FIELD

Location

NORBURY PLAYING FIELD SCHOOL HOUSE JACKSONS LANE, HAZEL GROVE, STOCKPORT, , SK7 5JY

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Football club

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Norbury Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion. The site is currently without ancillary provision and is managed by Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams). It has just one adult pitch currently, but the site is located adjacent to Hazel Grove Sports Centre which is also used by the Club.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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WARTH MEADOW PLAYING FIELDS

Location

WARTH MEADOW PLAYING FIELDS WELKIN ROAD, BREDBURY, STOCKPORT, , SK6 2BH

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Warth Meadow Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of pavilion refurbishment. It is rated as poor quality in the PPS.

The site is managed by Spurley Hey FC** (25 teams). It currently provides one adult and one youth 11v11 pitch.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of pavilion improvement. The site has also been identified as potentially suitable for development of an 11v11 3G FTP in future, which is pursued may carry a more extensive scope of refurbishment project required to service the demands of a 3G FTP onsite.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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WOODFORD RECREATION GROUND

Location

WOODFORD RECREATION GROUND WOODFORD RECREATION GROUND WOODFORD ROAD, WOODFORD, STOCKPORT, None, SK7 1JA

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Woodford Recreation Ground identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion. It is rated as poor quality in the PPS.

The site is currently used by 10 teams, including four from Inter Cheadle FC** (26 teams in total) and three from Richmond Rovers*** (105 teams in total). It is particularly well used for youth 11v11 football.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of a new pavilion.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

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ST THOMAS RECREATION GROUND

Location

ST THOMAS RECREATION GROUND ST. THOMAS PARK PLAYGROUND, ST THOMAS PARK HEMPSHAW LANE, OFFERTON, STOCKPORT, None, SK1 4LP

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

A publicly accessible open space site with four football pitches, the Council identifies that the current pavilion facilities are not sufficient to cater for the demand and number of pitches, with expansion required.

The site is used predominantly for adult male football (including Vets) with over 10 teams playing there, from clubs such as AFC Stockport, Berry Street Blues FC, Hillgate, Northenden Town, Offerton Green, Offerton Park, Reddish Phoenix, Stockport County Supporters FC and
Reddish Pirates F.C.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; 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 projects for off pitch and ancillary facilities

Pitchfinder

PlayZones

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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, the audiences and the various facility types they relate to. Research suggests that small-sided players in teams and leagues, and in organised 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.

Whilst our priorities will always be football led, we believe small sided facilities provide a good opportunity to collaborate with other sports to deliver high quality spaces for people to play recreational sport. This will be achieved via our PlayZones Programme:

Football Foundation PlayZones Programme

PlayZones are modern, safe and engaging facilities that are designed for recreational football and at least one other sport. There are a range of facility types to meet the needs of different sports. Our research shows us that community engagement is the key to developing great small sided facilities and that we shouldn't try and identify sites without first identifying two key things:

  • Key priority places within the local authority
  • Key priority groups within the local authority

Through this programme we want to address stubborn inequalities in activity levels and access to sports facilities within four priority groups:

  • Lower socio-economic groups
  • Women and girls
  • Disabled people and people with long-term health conditions
  • Ethnically diverse communities

When it comes to small sided facilities one size does not fit all and localised design and ownership will yield the greatest engagement from under represented groups. Activation is also as important as the facility itself for these groups. Suitable places will be identified through a combination of mapping, to include identification of our priority groups and crossover with other multi-sport priorities. Further community engagement will be required for design and delivery. All projects will then need to be developed by a cross sector consortium where partners who understand and represent the people and the place come together to drive the project forward and create access and opportunities for priority groups.

More about the programme can be found on The Football Foundation website here: Football Foundation PlayZones Programme | Football Foundation

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Appendix A: Priority project list

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This list sets out all priority projects for potential investment. Each has been scored against outcomes; quality, inclusivity, sustainability, engagement and usage as the principal factor.

The list will be used flexibly; project ‘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.

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SOUTH STOCKPORT - 3G FTP FOOTALL HUB

Location

Location details:

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

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

4.0/4

Overall score

100% (12.0/12)

Notes

The Council aspires to develop a 3G FTP football hub at a location to be determined in the south of the local authority. This would include three 11v11 3G FTPs and would assist in reducing 3G FTP shortfalls across Stockport, proposed to meet a wider travel to play area than the immediate locality.

Subject to site identification, location in the south of Stockport would likely create a theoretical oversupply in the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South PPS sub-area, however could meet demand from other areas of the local authority, including Cheadle and Stockport Central, as well as areas of neighbouring Cheshire East such as Poynton. This would therefore also reduce deficits outside of the immediate locality.

Key clubs such as Inter Cheadle FC** (26 teams) and Richmond Rovers*** (105 teams) could be potential football users.

World Rugby compliancy could also be considered to enable rugby union use, with discussions advised with local rugby union clubs to inform this. This will assist in reducing grass pitch capacity shortfalls for the sport.

Project Focus

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

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WELKIN ROAD

Location

WARTH MEADOW PLAYING FIELDS WELKIN ROAD, BREDBURY, STOCKPORT, , SK6 2BH

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

Football club

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.9/4

Overall score

98% (11.8/12)

Notes

Welkin Road has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP, to help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Werneth PPS sub-area. The site is managed by Spurley Hey FC** (25 teams) which would be the primary club user.

Project Focus

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

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STEPPING HILL AREA (OFFERTON) - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.8/4

Overall score

96% (11.6/12)

Notes

The Offerton Area has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP, to help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Stepping Hill PPS sub-area.

Key clubs such as Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams) and Hazel Grove United FC* (21 teams) could be potential users of the provision.

Project Focus

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

6

HAZEL GROVE SPORTS CENTRE

Location

HAZEL GROVE SPORTS CENTRE JACKSONS LANE, HAZEL GROVE, STOCKPORT, None, SK7 5JX

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

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.8/4

Overall score

96% (11.6/12)

Notes

Hazel Grove Sports Centre has an existing 11v11 3G FTP which requires resurfacing due to quality issues and its current age, installed in 2015. It was not originally funded by the Football Foundation and is not currently on the FA 3G Pitch Register so there is opportunity through resurfacing to register the 3G FTP to increase the supply of 3G FTPs available for match play.

In addition, the site has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the development of a second 11v11 3G FTP. This would help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Stepping Hill PPS sub-area.

Key clubs such as Hazel Grove United FC* (21 teams) and Bramhall North 75 FC** (16 teams) could be potential football users.

This site has been identified by the Greater Manchester Women's Football Board as having significant potential to support the growth and development of women's and girls' football in the area.

Project Focus

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

12

LIFE LEISURE STOCKPORT SPORTS VILLAGE

Location

LIFE LEISURE STOCKPORT SPORTS VILLAGE LAMBETH GROVE, WOODLEY, STOCKPORT, None, SK6 1QX

Facilities
  • Refurbish existing 11v11 3G FTP (2)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.8/4

Overall score

96% (11.6/12)

Notes

The two existing 11v11 3G FTPs were last resurfaced in 2012 and have exceeded their recommended lifespans. Both require resurfacing to improve quality and ensure retention on the FA 3G Pitch Register to continue to be able to be used for match play.

Key users of the provision include Stockport County FC (15 teams), Stockport Town FC, AFC Stockport* (18 teams), Stockport County Ladies FC, JFC Phoenix* (19 teams) and Rose Hill Juniors FC* (28 teams).

Project Focus

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

1

BRAMHALL HIGH SCHOOL

Location

Bramhall High School Seal Road, Bramhall, Stockport, , SK7 2JT

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

Education

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.5/4

Overall score

92% (11.0/12)

Notes

Bramhall High School has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP. The 3G FTP would be in addition to the existing sand-based artificial grass pitch, rather than a replacement. It would help meet the 3G FTP shortfall across Stockport and particularly in the Bramhall & Cheadle Hulme South PPS sub-area.

Mountfield Rovers FC* (28 teams) could be a potential user of the provision. World Rugby compliancy could also be considered to enable rugby union access, with discussions advised with local rugby union clubs to inform this. This could assist in reducing grass pitch shortfalls for the sport.

Project Focus

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

9

HEATONS & REDDISH AREA - 3G FTP PROJECTS

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.5/4

Overall score

92% (11.0/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Heatons & Reddish PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for two additional 11v11 3G FTPs in the Heatons & Reddish Area.

One potential option is The Heatons Sports Club, where demand for rugby union from Heaton Moor RUFC could also be met given the overuse of the Club's grass pitch supply. Further dialogue with the Club as well as the RFU is required to inform this.

Demand from large football clubs playing in the area could be met by the development, including Reddish Vulcans FC** (27 teams) and Reddish Villa Juniors FC** (37 teams).

Project Focus

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

4

THE KINGSWAY SCHOOL (BROADWAY CAMPUS)

Location

THE KINGSWAY SCHOOL (BROADWAY CAMPUS) HIGH GROVE ROAD, CHEADLE, None, SK8 1NP

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

Education

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Kingsway School has been identified by the LFFP steering group as a potentially suitable site for the delivery of an 11v11 3G FTP, to help meet the 3G FTP shortfall in the Cheadle PPS sub-area.

Local clubs such as Cheadle Sports Club, Cheadle Town Juniors FC** (16 teams) and Cheadle & Gatley FC*** (52 teams) are potential football users.

World Rugby compliancy could also be considered to enable rugby union access, with discussions advised with local rugby union clubs to inform this. This will assist in reducing grass pitch shortfalls for the sport.

Project Focus

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

7

MARPLE AREA - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Marple PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for an additional 3G FTP in the Marple Area.

Demand from large clubs playing in the area could be met by the development, including High Lane FC* (15 teams), Marple Athletic Juniors FC* (34 teams) and Rose Hill Juniors FC* (28 teams).

Project Focus

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

8

WERNETH AREA - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Werneth PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for an additional 3G FTP in the Werneth Area.

Demand from large clubs playing in the area could be met by the development, including Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams), Signol Athletic Juniors FC* (21 teams) and Stockport County Ladies FC* (20 teams).

Project Focus

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

10

STOCKPORT CENTRAL AREA - 3G FTP PROJECT

Location

Location details:

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

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

There is a shortfall of 3G FTPs in the Stockport Central PPS sub-area that would remain even if all other proposed 3G FTP projects are delivered. As such, further exploration is required to determine the best suited location for an additional 11v11 3G FTPs in the Stockport Central Area.

Provision of a new school is identified as required within the area which could provide opportunity at which to develop new 11v11 3G FTP provision, although proposals are not yet known.

Given its urban nature and the lack of potential land assets, it may be necessary to explore site locations outside of the Stockport Central sub-area but accessible to clubs within in, on the basis that meeting demand from Stockport Central is prioritised. Oakhurst Drive Recreation Ground is a potential option that could assist in catering for large club Stockport Dynamoes Juniors FC** (24 teams).

Project Focus

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

13

3G FTPS - FUTURE PARTICIPATION GROWTH

Location

Location details:

Facilities
  • New 11v11 Floodlit 3G FTP (10)
  • New Changing Pavilion (10)
Owner

Not known

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

The FA has seen unprecedented growth in football over the last five years, particularly in the youth and female game. Overall participation is estimated to grow year on year, equating to over 381 additional teams in Stockport by 2030 and with 179 additional women's and girls' teams. This could represent the need for up to 10 additional 11v11 3G pitches.

Allowances have been made for ancillary provision to be established for each additional pitch, if required. This is subject to the final agreed locations and an assessment as to whether there are existing suitable facilities in place.

Project Focus

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

20

LUMB LANE

Location

MOUNTFIELD ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB RECREATIONAL GROUND LUMB LANE, STOCKPORT, , SK7 2BD

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Lumb Lane has one youth 11v11 and one youth 9v9 pitch. It is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion, as it is currently without ancillary provision.

The site is used by Mountfield Rovers Juniors FC* (28 teams) though negotiations are ongoing with the Council regarding renewal of the Club's lease which has since expired.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

21

NORBURY PLAYING FIELD

Location

NORBURY PLAYING FIELD SCHOOL HOUSE JACKSONS LANE, HAZEL GROVE, STOCKPORT, , SK7 5JY

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Football club

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Norbury Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion. The site is currently without ancillary provision and is managed by Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams). It has just one adult pitch currently, but the site is located adjacent to Hazel Grove Sports Centre which is also used by the Club.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

22

WARTH MEADOW PLAYING FIELDS

Location

WARTH MEADOW PLAYING FIELDS WELKIN ROAD, BREDBURY, STOCKPORT, , SK6 2BH

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.3/4

Overall score

88% (10.6/12)

Notes

Warth Meadow Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of pavilion refurbishment. It is rated as poor quality in the PPS.

The site is managed by Spurley Hey FC** (25 teams). It currently provides one adult and one youth 11v11 pitch.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of pavilion improvement. The site has also been identified as potentially suitable for development of an 11v11 3G FTP in future, which is pursued may carry a more extensive scope of refurbishment project required to service the demands of a 3G FTP onsite.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

17

TORKINGTON PARK

Location

TORKINGTON PARK TORKINGTON PARK BUXTON ROAD, HAZEL GROVE, STOCKPORT, None, SK7 4RQ

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

3.2/4

Overall score

87% (10.4/12)

Notes

Torkington Park has three adult pitches and one youth 9v9 pitch. is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a replacement pavilion. The existing wooden structure has been condemned as unusable and refurbishment considered to unfeasible, therefore there is currently no accessible ancillary provision servicing the pitches and a replacement is required.

The site is currently used by 11 teams, including six from Richmond Rovers FC*** (105 teams in total).

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of site improvement.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

14

DAVENPORT PLAYING FIELDS

Location

DAVENPORT PLAYING FIELDS PAVILION, DAVENPORT RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD CLOSE, DAVENPORT, STOCKPORT, None, SK3 8UG

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Davenport Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a pavilion refurbishment. It is assessed as poor quality in the PPS. The site hosts one adult, one youth 11v11 and one youth 9v9 pitch.

The site is currently used by seven teams, of which five are from Great Moor County Juniors FC* (14 teams in total). Space exists for additional pitches to be marked out if required.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of pavilion improvement.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

15

FREDERICK WHITTAKER SCOTT PLAYING FIELDS

Location

FREDERICK WHITTAKER SCOTT PLAYING FIELDS UNIT 3A, CONWAY CENTRE CONWAY STREET, STOCKPORT, None, SK5 7PS

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Frederick Whittaker Scott Playing Fields is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of pavilion refurbishment. It is rated as poor quality in the PPS. The site has one adult, one youth 11v11 and one youth 9v9 pitch.

It is currently used by 12 teams, from both AFC Stockport* (18 teams) and Reddish Villa Juniors FC** (37 teams).

The site is adjacent to South Reddish Park, which also has a poor quality pavilion. Investment could service both sites.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of pavilion improvement.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

16

LAVINGTON AVENUE PLAYING FIELDS

Location

LAVINGTON AVENUE PLAYING FIELDS LAVINGTON AVENUE SPORTS FIELD LAVINGTON AVENUE, CHEADLE, None, SK8 2JB

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Lavington Avenue Playing Fields has three youth 11v11 pitches. It is identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion, as the previous facility has since been demolished due to damage as a result of anti-social behaviour.

The site is currently underutilised, but is accessed by key clubs including Stockport Dynamoes FC** (24 teams) and Inter Cheadle FC** (26 teams). Suitable ancillary facilities is likely to promote increased usage.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

23

WOODFORD RECREATION GROUND

Location

WOODFORD RECREATION GROUND WOODFORD RECREATION GROUND WOODFORD ROAD, WOODFORD, STOCKPORT, None, SK7 1JA

Facilities
  • New Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

Woodford Recreation Ground identified by the LFFP steering group as a key site for community football which is in need of a new pavilion. It is rated as poor quality in the PPS.

The site is currently used by 10 teams, including four from Inter Cheadle FC** (26 teams in total) and three from Richmond Rovers*** (105 teams in total). It is particularly well used for youth 11v11 football.

A technical assessment will be required to determine the full requirements of a new pavilion.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; Youth female; Youth male

24

ST THOMAS RECREATION GROUND

Location

ST THOMAS RECREATION GROUND ST. THOMAS PARK PLAYGROUND, ST THOMAS PARK HEMPSHAW LANE, OFFERTON, STOCKPORT, None, SK1 4LP

Facilities
  • Refurbish Changing Pavilion (1)
Owner

Local Authority

Deliverability score

Very High (4/4)

NFFS outcome score

2.4/4

Overall score

73% (8.7/12)

Notes

A publicly accessible open space site with four football pitches, the Council identifies that the current pavilion facilities are not sufficient to cater for the demand and number of pitches, with expansion required.

The site is used predominantly for adult male football (including Vets) with over 10 teams playing there, from clubs such as AFC Stockport, Berry Street Blues FC, Hillgate, Northenden Town, Offerton Green, Offerton Park, Reddish Phoenix, Stockport County Supporters FC and
Reddish Pirates F.C.

Project Focus

Adult female; Adult male; BAME; Disability; IMD / lower social economic groups; Mini-soccer; 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 local football clubs, including those which are 2* and 3* England accredited clubs, were invited to participate in the LFFP consultation which was carried out as part of the Playing Pitch Strategy process. Further needs, such as those attributed to accredited clubs, have been captured within the Playing Pitch Strategy and therefore also been considered in the development of the LFFP. Those that contributed to the development of the LFFP include:

  • Active Stockport Manager - Stockport Council
  • Greenspace Project Officer - Stockport Council
  • Facilities Planning Manager (North) - Football Foundation
  • Delivery Manager - Football Foundation
  • Head of Facilities and Football Development - Cheshire FA
  • Facilities and Investment Manager - Manchester FA
  • Planning Manager - Sport England
  • Facilities Manager - Rugby Football League
  • Facilities Planning Manager (Recreational Game) - England & Wales Cricket Board
  • Facilities and Club Support Officer - Cheshire Cricket Board
  • Facilities Development Manager – Rugby Football Union
  • Facilities Development Manager - England Hockey

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