Poplars Sports Ground

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Poplars Sports Ground - Burton Joyce
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Poplars Sports Ground

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Surely this potentially superb leisure/sports facility ( the responsibility of the Parish Council ..?) can and should be more effectively utilised ..

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It would appear that with a little more creative thinking, that many of the “barred activities” could/should be included, and that with the addition of some limited outdoor evening lighting (through-out the long autumn and winter evenings), the use and availability of this valuable facility could be effectively extended. with a corresponding increase in revenue

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Obviously there may be some reason, or covenant within official documentation, which excludes commercialisation of the facility.. If this is so, then not only is this regrettable, but inevitably the "Poplars" will continue to be a drain on the Parish Council’s finances

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If this potentially, superb leisure/sporting continues to be under used and is not “A WHITE ELEPHANT,” then it is very close to being “WHITE - ISH” ?? .

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A solution needs to be found to resolve the situation - sooner than later, for every Council Tax Payer in B J contributes to this facility

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Poplars Sports Ground

Parish Council Review

You will see from a previous Blog that I highlighted the adverse cost impact on the Parish's annual budget the ongoing operation of the Poplars S G was making. Well it now appears that the members of Parish Council have instigated/requested a comprehensive review of the day to day running of the Sports Ground and Pavilion ( incl fees and contractual arrangements). The findings /recommendations are to be presented to the Finances and General Purposes Commitee in November

With the coming 2012 Olympics - surely, someone, somewhere, can/will realise the potential use of this tremendous facility. There ought to be permanent schemes/requirements, with local/national organisations, groups or individual atheletes in various sports seeking space and facilities for day to day training and development or weekend camps etc.. - Yes there may be a requirement for additional facilities but surely an event such as the Olympics is worth some detailed investigation - just imagine the cudos an association with such an event can have for our village

Parish Plan

It is reported that there is much interest in this Plan - Why not consider some association with the Olympics - Surprise! Surprise ! .. .. More details are in the pipe line .. .. ..