SHINFIELD residents will have the chance to offer their thoughts on two key areas at an upcoming public consultation.
The School Green Centre will host meetings on reducing traffic volume and speed within Shinfield Parish Council and plans for new sports and leisure facilities.
Shinfield Parish Council clerk Bruce Winton invited residents to attend the sessions, adding that their views will go a long way in shaping plans going forward.
The proposals are to deliver six additional sports pitches close to Shinfield West Pavilion, which is currently under construction and is due to be completed in autumn 2023.
It will provide a brand new sports facility and cricket pitch, as previously requested by local clubs.
The university has also put forward proposals for a further six sports pitches as part of a reserved matters application for the site. Depending on demand from residents, these could be for football, hockey, rugby, American football or tennis, among other sports.
In addition to the Shinfield West proposals, the parish council is looking to increase its provision at Millworth Lane Recreation Ground.
Initial thoughts include additional tennis courts, a netball court, a basketball court and a pump track for cyclists. However, the council is eager to learn about residents’ preferences through the consultation.
It has also looked at alternatives such as padel tennis, table tennis and a multi-sports court.
Although the two consultations will take place at the same time, they will be divided into separate rooms.
Representatives from the University of Reading will be present to hear any issues raised by residents for the sports and recreation meeting.
Both sessions take place from 10am-3pm on Saturday, January 28, with the sport and recreation consultation taking place in the Ryeish Green Room and local traffic being discussed in the Pound Green Room.
For more information, visit: www.shinfieldparish.gov.uk
