Security fencing to protect junior football pitches finally goes up in Heckmondwike
A junior football club in Heckmondwike is celebrating after a security fence to protect its pitches was finally installed.
The pitches at Littletown Juniors Football Club on Milton Road had been a target for joyriders in recent years.
The incidents would leave hundreds of children without a game, resulting in the club pleading with Kirklees Council for permission to build security features around the area to prevent any future access from vandals.
Now, with the club raising the funds themselves for the project, the work to fence off the pitches has been completed.
The site has walking access as well as a gate for maintenance, and was in use for a host of junior games at the weekend.
A spokesperson for the club said: “We are all delighted. It has been a long hard struggle. It means a lot to us, and to the children.
“We are now looking forward to the space being used for its main purpose - junior football.”
The club also paid “massive thanks” to Gareth Richardson and the AdamCo team for “a top job” whilst it has also partnered with RMP Groundcare to bring the pitches for both their open age and junior section to the “standard they deserve, making Milton Road the place for children in West Yorkshire to play their football.”
As a registered charity, Littletown Juniors Football Club now have plans to develop their facilities at their Heckmondwike base, with further updates to follow in due course.