RESIDENTS campaigning against plans to build a new 3G pitch on Maiden Erlegh School will be pleased to learn that Wokingham Borough Council is pausing work to allow a review to take place.
It will explore optimal pitch locations across the borough, to ensure maximum access with minimal disruption.
Cllr Ian Shenton, the executive member for environment, sports and leisure, introduced the review at a meeting of Wokingham Borough Council’s ruling executive on Thursday, January 19.
In July last year, the executive agreed to proceed with the Maiden Erlegh plan subject to a public consultation, he explained. This showed there was demand for a pitch, but there were difficulties with the site and the council’s financial situation had worsened while costs increased.
“3G provision in the Earley and Lower Earley area needs to be reassessed,” he said. “We believed this is best achieved as part of a revised borough-wide strategy, with the cessation of work on the Maiden Erlegh proposal at this this time.”
Councillors present voted in favour of the pause.
