Response 4095086

Response to request for information

Reference

4095086

Response date

11 September 2026

Request

1. How many football pitches did the council own on 1 January of 2026?
2. Of football pitches owned by the council, how many did the council operate on 1 January 2026?
3. Of football pitches owned by the council, how many were free to access as of 1 January 2026?
4. Of football pitches operated by the council, how many were free to access as of 1 January 2026?
5. How many football pitches owned by the council were closed down or sold in 2026?

Response

1. How many football pitches did the council own on 1 January of 2026?
   • Gresham Sports Park: 2 artificial football pitches, 5 full size grass pitches, 1 mini grass pitch
     
   • Alford Road Playing Fields: 2 full size grass pitches, 5 mini grass pitches
2. Of football pitches owned by the council, how many did the council operate on 1 January 2026?
   • All of the above
3. Of football pitches owned by the council, how many were free to access as of 1 January 2026?
   • None
4. Of football pitches operated by the council, how many were free to access as of 1 January 2026?
   • None