Wortley Football Club has been boosted by a £10,000 grant from councillors – who also agreed to buy disability friendly play equipment in Western Flatts Park.
Councillors sitting on the Outer West Community Committee at Farnley Hall agreed to fund the two initiatives, totalling £10,000 each.
Wortley FC – the club where England midfielder Kalvin Phllips started out – wants to build a clubhouse on the top plateau of its grounds off Blue Hill Lane in order to become more financially sustainable through hosting teams with matchday hospitality and end of season presentations.
A council report considered by councillors said: “Currently the club does not host teams on matchday and this revenue that could be gained goes into other commercial premises in the area.”
Councillor Mark Sewards (Lab, Farnley & Wortley) said: “I am very excited by this project. They provide so many opportunities for young people in Farnley & Wortley ward. The clubhouse is desperately needed.”
The club says it has £80,000 match funding, with the possibility of more to come.
Councillors also agreed to pay £10,000 to supply and fit a wheelchair accessible roundabout as an addition to the new play area at Western Flatts Park. The park is currently being built at the top end of the park but concerns had been raised that the existing equipment wasn’t accessible for children in wheelchairs.
Cllr Sewards spoke in favour of the application. He said: “We need this park to be accessible for all. I don’t want a single child to miss out because they are in a wheelchair.”
It’s hoped to have the new equipment in place by April.
Councillors also approved a £10,000 grant to provide new cricket nets at Pudsey St Lawrence Cricket Club.
The full agenda and council reports from yesterday’s meeting can be found here.
The Outer West Community Committee is made up of nine councillors from Calverley & Farsley, Farnley & Wortley and Pudsey wards.
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