Almost identical planning applications on the council website describe intentions to replace existing pitches at Gray Street in Cleland and in the village of Harthill.
North Lanarkshire Council has published details of plans to update two community football pitches, by replacing them with new artificial playing surfaces.
Both applications state that the existing pitches would be replaced with new artificial grass, with lighting, fencing, drainage and access paths also to be constructed.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Neighbours have been notified of the plans, which can be viewed online.In 2022, the council confirmed the pitches in Cleland and Harthill were to be converted to upgraded synthetic surfaces.
However, rising costs meant proposed additional improvements to a number of existing pitches would not go ahead. At that time, council leader Jim Logue said: “These pitches will be located in communities where hitherto there has been an historical underspend in new school builds and pitch refurbishment.” And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
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