IT has been announced that improvements will soon be made to a play and sports facilities in Yate. 

Yate Town Council has secured funding from Section 106 developer obligations for two play and sports areas in the town.

This includes:

  • £9,048.42 capital / £2,738.65 revenue to fund improvements to facilities for disability athletics at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex
  • £4,737.37 capital / £4,981.38 revenue to fund play improvements at Millside Play Zone, Yate.

Meanwhile, the town council is currently awaiting the outcome of a third bid. 

This includes funding to make pitch improvements at Sunnyside Playing Fields/The Common (£66,997.82 capital / £20,278.02 revenue).

Yate mayor Ben Nutland said: ‘We are delighted to have secured funding which we will use to invest in our local facilities. 

“We’re excited to start progress on the project as soon as we can.”

Councillors from Yate Town Council celebrating the news (Image: Yate Town Council)