Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

For years Baldock has watched it's sporting facilities diminish. Baldock is a very communal town, without sports facilities and much needed fund raising all money will go into other towns. For example, closest rugby ground is Letchworth, which is without a doubt a brilliant club, but why doesn't Baldock have one? There are no tennis clubs and the majority of sports can only really be played during the summer as there is no place except for avenue park field, or KTS field to play on.

Baldock Town has no football club ground, no rugby ground, no affordable gym and barely any affordable activities for younger children.

With Baldock's youth football team now improving it is important that healthy activities for children and young adults in the community is being offered and this just can't happen without more facilities. The government is making healthy eating and being active such a big thing but for some people those who don't drive, those who work long hours those who are impaired unless it is on their doorstep they will be unable to use anything outside of Baldock.

The population in Baldock is growing every year and especially with the proposed plans there is a significant need for a new sporting facility, one to accommodate all children and young adults.