Latchmere pavilion plan abandoned

An innovative plan to develop a new community pavilion in Latchmere Recreation Ground has been abandoned.

The old pavilion was demolished in 2008 for safety reasons and plans were made for a new community facility that would provide a range of sporting and community activities.

However, legal advice taken by the council regarding the covenant on the land revealed that the restrictions would not allow the new pavilion to go ahead.

A press release from the council said: "This will undoubtedly come as a great disappointment for the many local residents that supported the plans for a new community pavilion but the covenant ties the Council's hands."

The temporary structure currently used for changing facilities will remain in place for the time being.

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