The agreement would introduce football style barriers along the length of both football pitches adjacent to Drighlington Meeting Hall. The proposal, which is to be supported by a £9,000 grant from the Football Foundation, will give the Club the potential to play games at a higher footballing level and advance into more senior football leagues.
We have been discussing this proposal since last February with the Parish Council, residents groups and other sporting groups in the village. A final decision had to be made by January 31st or the £9,000 grant would have been lost.
The barriers will be removed during the summer months which will allow full and open access for Drighlington Gala.
Some of the problems raised have been resolved and I am sure most residents will back this scheme which will assist Drighlington Football Club. The club provides a lot of support to children and young people from Drighlington and the surrounding areas, giving them positive opportunities and this work, supported by the Football Foundation grant, will help the club with their future ambitions.
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