Blacon Neighbourhood Plan and Neighbourhood Development Order

Comment

Representation ID: 16578

Received: 27/01/2026

Respondent: Blacon Youth Football Club

Blacon Youth Football Club fully supports the Blacon Neighbourhood Plan and the proposal for a new Sports & Community Hub at Cairns Crescent, as set out in the Blacon Neighbourhood Development Order (NDO) and the Sports & Community Hub Feasibility Study.

As the current leaseholders of the Cairns Crescent site through Avenue Services, we welcome this long-overdue investment in local facilities. The redevelopment will not only enhance the experience for our players but also provide a vital, high-quality resource for the wider community.

This project will provide:
• Modern changing rooms that meet the needs of our players, officials, and visiting teams.
• Indoor football pitches, enabling year-round training and expanding our youth provision in all weather.
• A redesigned children’s play area, which will be larger and safer, offering families a welcoming space during matches and events.
• Multi-sport indoor facilities, such as a boxing gym, community fitness areas, and flexible rooms for youth activities, creating a hub that serves more than just football.

We are also pleased to confirm that The Waggon and Horses Football Club has now joined with Blacon Youth Football Club bringing senior football back to the club as well as a junior team, further strengthening our reach and commitment to providing inclusive, structured, and positive sporting opportunities for both young people and adults in Blacon.

For the children and young people we work with, football is more than a game, it provides structure, promotes discipline, builds confidence, and brings a sense of identity and belonging. For their parents, grandparents and guardians it brings a support network embracing all with no exclusion. We’ve witnessed first-hand how access to good facilities makes a lasting difference.

What We’d Love to See:
• More football pitches – Indoor and outdoor, high-quality, and fit for year-round use.
• Fair access – A booking system that ensures local clubs and community groups have equitable use of the facilities.
• A community clubhouse – A welcoming space for learning, mentoring, and celebrating team achievements.
• Youth pathways – Development opportunities for local talent through coaching and community programmes.
• Sustainable planning – A future-proof hub that can grow with Blacon’s needs.

We believe this project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver something truly transformational for our community. Blacon Youth Football Club is fully committed to supporting this development and contributing however we can to ensure its success.

Comment

Representation ID: 16579

Received: 27/01/2026

Respondent: Blacon Youth Football Club

Blacon Youth Football Club fully supports the Blacon Neighbourhood Plan and the proposal for a new Sports & Community Hub at Cairns Crescent, as set out in the Blacon Neighbourhood Development Order (NDO) and the Sports & Community Hub Feasibility Study.

As the current leaseholders of the Cairns Crescent site through Avenue Services, we welcome this long-overdue investment in local facilities. The redevelopment will not only enhance the experience for our players but also provide a vital, high-quality resource for the wider community.

This project will provide:
• Modern changing rooms that meet the needs of our players, officials, and visiting teams.
• Indoor football pitches, enabling year-round training and expanding our youth provision in all weather.
• A redesigned children’s play area, which will be larger and safer, offering families a welcoming space during matches and events.
• Multi-sport indoor facilities, such as a boxing gym, community fitness areas, and flexible rooms for youth activities, creating a hub that serves more than just football.

We are also pleased to confirm that The Waggon and Horses Football Club has now joined with Blacon Youth Football Club bringing senior football back to the club as well as a junior team, further strengthening our reach and commitment to providing inclusive, structured, and positive sporting opportunities for both young people and adults in Blacon.

For the children and young people we work with, football is more than a game, it provides structure, promotes discipline, builds confidence, and brings a sense of identity and belonging. For their parents, grandparents and guardians it brings a support network embracing all with no exclusion. We’ve witnessed first-hand how access to good facilities makes a lasting difference.

What We’d Love to See:
• More football pitches – Indoor and outdoor, high-quality, and fit for year-round use.
• Fair access – A booking system that ensures local clubs and community groups have equitable use of the facilities.
• A community clubhouse – A welcoming space for learning, mentoring, and celebrating team achievements.
• Youth pathways – Development opportunities for local talent through coaching and community programmes.
• Sustainable planning – A future-proof hub that can grow with Blacon’s needs.

We believe this project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver something truly transformational for our community. Blacon Youth Football Club is fully committed to supporting this development and contributing however we can to ensure its success.