Crossford Bridge Community Sports Village

@TroubleSale Hi Leo. The Council withdrew support before the second phase of consultation, when the plans were due to be shared. We truly believe these plans, that we’ve been working on with the community and clubs, would have attracted support throughout Sale and the wider borough.

Thank you to the thousands of people who took part in our first phase consultation – the local residents, sports club members, fans and local businesses. We are especially grateful to the local clubs and community members who have collaborated with us on these plans. 1/5

It’s important that the feedback and thinking isn't wasted. Show your support for the aims behind this project, and for Sale Sharks to be back in Trafford in the future, by emailing feedback@crossfordbridge.co.uk, copying in Andrew.Western@trafford.gov.uk 5/5

We truly believe this is a lost opportunity, but we’re sure that the thinking and partnerships developed during this consultation will come to benefit the community at some point in the future. You can read our full statement here: crossfordbridge.co.uk 4/5

Ability to take part in physical activity varies hugely in communities – it’s important to make sure people of all ages can take part in activity locally that works for them🕺 UK Active’s report shows how we can all continue to be active as we age 👉 bit.ly/3lk7QTQ

According to Sport England, 19% of people want to do more cycling and 20% want to do more running post-lockdown 🏃🚴‍♀️ Check out the Sport England report on how attitudes to physical activity have changed over lockdown 👉bit.ly/3gq3EP2

Local resident Steve shared what he thinks a community sports village at Crossford Bridge could do for people in and around Sale. See what he has to say at bit.ly/3gj2O6l

Places where people can keep active throughout the year will be vital in creating healthy communities and contributing to the leisure industry in a post-pandemic world. Read more at bit.ly/3awp37L

This brilliant podcast from the Women in Sport team discusses the people who inspired them to get involved in sport and activity: bit.ly/2DIgf2N Which sports person inspires you to get active? 💪

This article explores what people now want from exercise facilities and safety remains a priority. Through the implementation of robust and safe facilities, more people will be encouraged to take part in meaningful sport and activity all year round 👉 bit.ly/30uBsWz

By improving cycle infrastructure, not only will cycling be safer, but the roads will be more free for those who need them most! If we #ChooseCycling in Greater Manchester, we can create healthier, and safer, communities. 🚲

This open letter from Activity Alliance shows the importance of inclusive and accessible places for sports and leisure as facilities reopen. We all have an obligation to create spaces for everyone to safely and effectively get active. Read the letter at bit.ly/3ghnKM4

Active transport, such as walking and cycling, takes centre stage in a new report from the Department of Transport as it outlines a vision to change our travel habits and build activity into every day life. Read the full report at: bit.ly/2P1WrJA 🚲

New research from Sport England has shown that the popularity of ‘simple’ activities, such as running, cycling and walking, is on the rise as lockdown eases. Read the full research at: bit.ly/2ZUUC7p

What is your greatest motivation for choosing sustainable and active (e.g. walking/cycling) transport options? 🚲🚶‍♂️

@HelenBeswick2 @angelahin Hi Helen, thank you for your questions. Please find below the timeline we are working towards, and for information on the second phase of consultation, please view our second Q&A webinar, from 3:33, at bit.ly/2ORMEpp.

Active communities provide countless benefits for people from all walks of life, from helping to tackle loneliness to encouraging pathways into professional sport! Read more about what keeping active can do for our communities at bit.ly/2OJXuh0 🏃‍♀️

@angelahin Hi Angela, all the feedback gathered during the first phase of consultation, which ran from 22nd June to 13th July, will be used to shape detailed plans which will be shared with the public later this year. There will then be a second opportunity to provide feedback.

@crossfordbridge Why don’t you make the plan readily available for the community to see! and then we can make our minds up if it will be worth concreting over our wonderful playing fields and turfing off hundreds of people that use the fields every week!!