Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

My son has recently started plying football and all I can see are the positives in him joining his local Baldock team. He has grown in confidence, developed team player skills and is keeping fit. My time watching him thrive has, however, left me wondering where his future in Baldock sports lies. The sessions are incredibly popular and I can see that it will be a struggle to accommodate the needs of the current players. The imminent expansion of Baldock will put an additional strain on our already stretched sports facilities. I am incredibly concerned that the positives experienced by my son in this time will be short lived due to the lack of facilities needed to enable him to develop his love of sports and fitness.

We all know about the obesity crisis that is a high priority on the governmental agenda. Encouraging a love of sport is a major step forward. However, we can only do so much as parents when there is a lack of facilities available to our youth.