Councillors back padel centre plan for Holly Hill green space
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 18:27 · Archive
Fareham Borough Council has approved plans to build a padel court facility on part of Coldeast Open Space near Holly Hill Leisure Centre.
Fareham Borough Council's Executive unanimously agreed in principle to dispose of around 1,600 square metres of Coldeast Open Space for a four-court padel centre at its meeting on November 2. If the plans go ahead, Padel4All would build the new facility next to Holly Hill Leisure Centre, having already opened courts next to Fareham Leisure Centre earlier this year.
Council leader Simon Martin said the existing Padel4All facility next to Fareham Leisure Centre had informed the decision to locate the new site near Holly Hill Leisure Centre. Councillor Joanne Burton welcomed the proposals, saying residents in the western wards would benefit. She described the development as 'excellent news' and noted that the Padel4All facility in Fareham was busy with strong demand.
Councillor Ian Bastable said he would normally be reluctant to support the loss of green space but believed the expected benefits outweighed his concerns.
How it is being reported
- ‘Excellent news’ as plans for new padel centre in Holly Hill backedNew padel courts are on the wayThe News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 17:59
- ‘Excellent news’ as plans for new padel centre backedCouncillors have backed plans to give up a green space for new padel courts near Holly HillSouthern Daily Echo · 4 Nov, 17:32
In this story: Fareham Borough Council · Padel4All · Coldeast Open Space · Holly Hill Leisure Centre · Joanne Burton · Simon Martin · Ian Bastable
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