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It’s Just not Cricket!

 


As a cricket lover, I know  England’s Dramatic World Cup Win! & Worcestershire’s T20 Win lives fresh in the memory for Many! Yet on a grass roots level there are still barriers to enjoy the game.

You may be surprised to know that for a cricket loving City we do not have any municipal cricket pitches for use or hire!

With the advent of quicker formats of the game T20, the 100, T10 and Tape ball cricket it is even more crucial that our children and people from all walks of life get to experience the joy of cricket.

That’s why I am proud to say that I identified this need and with the backing of the council got £10,000 of funding for a new cricket pitch in the city!

There is a local consultation going on right now to determine the best site for the pitch and I am trying to get it installed by June, so you can all enjoy it!

Your labour councilors bringing the facilities and fun back to our local parks and we are always on your side

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