Kirkholt Kickpitch ready for kick off!

Councillors Dale Mulgrew and Pat Colclough alongside the Impact Partnership Team

Earlier this year Kirkholt Kickpitch, at the bottom end of Denholme/Digby Road, received around £25,000 for improvements. The pitch has been resurfaced, locks placed on the gates for security at night and all damaged fences repaired.

The work is the culmination of three years of effort from local residents. Mr Shah of Denver Road first alerted Balderstone and Kirkholt Councillor Dale Mulgrew of the problems at the kickpitch in 2006, while Mandy Swift of Digby Road gathered a petition together during the spring of 2007.

Councillor Mulgrew said: "It has taken a considerable time, but I am delighted to announce the completion and opening of Kirkholt’s new and improved Kickpitch.

"I am delighted that this project was funded and the people of Kirkholt now have a fabulous football facility.

"The Kickpitch was desperately in need of repair due to a combination of wear and tear and unfortunately vandalism. This facelift has given it the much needed improvement it needs.

Kickpitches, such as this one, are important to communities, as I am sure many people are aware.

"The new pitch will provide a safe area for children to play and also enable them to get the regular exercise that they need."