Modern sport and recreation facility planned for site of derelict social club

An update on the Knottingley Regeneration Programme will go before Wakefield Council Cabinet members next week (16 July).

Phase one of this programme will see the demolition of the former Kellingley Social Club and existing pavilion, and the building of a new, purpose-built pavilion subject to approval.

The council is looking at designs for the new, modern pavilion building. It aims to offer better facilities for the local football club, and other sporting groups that use it, with a bar and function room that will provide the community with a space for events, and gatherings.

There will also be new car parking and landscaping to complement the new facility and wider site.

In September, there will be a further report, where Cabinet will be asked to approve the costs to complete phase one.

Councillors will also be asked to approve funding for design and infrastructure works to support phase two of the project.

Phase two will look to design and build a new wellbeing hub, with recreational activities and landscaping. The council says further detail on this element of the programme will be brought forward in due course.

Councillor Michael Graham, cabinet member for regeneration and economic growth, said: “We’ve ambitious plans to invest in Knottingley and to deliver fantastic new facilities that residents have asked for.

“We’re pleased that thanks to lots of input from residents and businesses we are pushing forward with these plans.

“Knottingley is a very important part of our district and we want to deliver the best outcomes for the local community.”