Ideas come forward for future of Ingleton sports pavilion

A CONSULTATION has revealed a Teesdale village wants more sporting and social activities at a former cricket pavilion.

Ingleton Parish Council has debated the fate of the pavilion at the recreation field since the cricket club folded in 2009.

Questionnaires, an open day and chats between councillors and residents have uncovered a desire for healthier lifestyles – including suggestions for a “multi gym” a multi sports pitch and a running track near the pavilion.

A camp out on the field attracted more than 40 people last month.

Family fun days, more camping activities and sports days were also high on the list for residents. A committee to work out what the village wants from their pavilion was set up earlier this summer with question sheets posted around the parish.

Cllr Judith Pressley was pleased with the feedback.

She added: “People are keen to develop our resources in the village for the benefit of everyone and the parish council can help with facilitating this process.

“We will try to improve the facilities both inside the pavilion and outside on the field and funding will help us achieve this.”

Getting that cash is now the priority for the parish council with bidding and winning grants the target for autumn. Cllr Pressley added: “We already have a fantastic village hall and our sports pavilion and field will complement them.

“It may be in the future that they can be used by a wider community such as the larger surrounding villages.”

A public meeting into the pavilion's future will be held in the village hall on September 6, at 6.45pm.