Local Plan 2011-2031 Proposed Submission Draft

It has become more apparent over the last few years that Baldock do not have the infrastructure in place to support the size of the town when it comes to providing sporting facilities to its local community.

The proposal of new homes is only going to put more strain on these current facilities, unless we put something in place now.

Baldock is a very friendly community and at the heart of it all are its sports clubs and in particular the football club. There are various teams across a number of age groups but who all have to share a small number of pitches and facilities at the weekend.

We make a very big point in this country of stating sport should be for all and how we should get children involved in sports from an early age, for their own health as much as enjoyment. In Baldock we currently do not have the resources to provide this.

I know from my own experience and from my own children and their friends that sport is very important to the younger generation and I'm even often asked by both children and adults why Baldock, a successful sporting community, do not have their own 'home' ground and why they have to play in Stotfold - a town like Baldock should have its own ground/clubhouse/training facilities available to all, something to build the community around.

Thank-you for taking the time to read my thoughts, I hope in some small way it may help.