Popular Sheffield playing fields will be protected from joyriders
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In recent years, the area surrounding Stannington community centre and the playing fields has been targeted by fly tippers and cars, motorbikes and quad bikes being driven anti-socially.
The fields are currently leased by Crosspool Juniors FC and Stannington councillors have received complaints and requests for making the site safer.
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Hide AdNow the council will improve safety by installing kissing gates at Wood Lane and Myers Lane, plus new gates and a side panel at the Myers Lane entrance.
Coun Penny Baker said: “The kissing gate will have a radar key so people who are in mobility scooters can still get through.
“These gates will secure the area and will be a wonderful resource for years to come.”
The £18,000 scheme will be funded from the local ward Community Infrastructure Levy.