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A significant refurbishment of the changing pavilion at Cringle Playing Fields is underway.<\/p>\n
Manchester City Council, in partnership with the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, is spearheading the modernisation, delivering a major investment in the city’s grassroots sports infrastructure and community wellbeing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The facility, managed by Kingsway Athletic\u00a0FC under a proposed 25-year lease with the Council, will continue to serve both grassroots football and Gaelic Football, providing a permanent home for the club and a platform for the growth of sport, youth engagement, education, and healthy recreation in an area of high need.<\/p>\n
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The refurbishment will address barriers to participation by providing new female and accessible toilets, supporting the Council\u2019s strategy to grow women\u2019s and girls\u2019 sport participation and widen access for all residents. The new layout will enable the club to become a beacon for the local community, with space for broader neighbourhood services beyond football.<\/p>\n
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The initiative which is also supported by funding from the Premier League and The FA will support Manchester’s ambitious carbon reduction agenda by decarbonising public buildings and enhancing sustainability.<\/p>\n
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Key enhancements include:<\/p>\n
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\u00b7 A modern clubhouse with adaptable community spaces<\/p>\n
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\u00b7 Improved privacy in changing areas, including cubicle showers and dedicated facilities for both male and female referees<\/p>\n
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\u00b7 Upgraded accessibility and new baby changing facilities<\/p>\n
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\u00b7 Energy-efficient measures aligned with Manchester\u2019s carbon reduction goals<\/p>\n
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\u00b7 Enhanced security and triple-glazed windows<\/p>\n
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Councillor Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said:<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis investment is a fantastic step forward for Cringle Playing Fields and the local community. We\u2019re ensuring that more residents, especially young people, women, and underrepresented groups can get active, connect with others and thrive.\u00a0This upgrade is about investing in the health and wellbeing of our communities, widening its reach and accessibility beyond football and making sure Manchester remains a city where everyone can participate and succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Councillor John Hacking, Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure, said:<\/p>\n
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“By overhauling the changing pavilion, we are providing modern, accessible facilities for grassroots football and Gaelic sport, which we know will help all those who already play sport and which should also help to encourage even more people into the game as well as helping us to deliver on our commitment to sustainability and inclusion.”<\/p>\n
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Robert Sullivan, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, added:<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Football Foundation is working closely with our partners \u2013\u00a0the Premier League, The FA and Government \u2013 to transform the quality of grassroots facilities in England by delivering projects like this across the country. Good quality playing facilities have a transformative impact on physical and mental health and play an important role in bringing people together and strengthening local communities. We\u2019re delighted that works are now underway to deliver Cringle Playing Fields Changing Pavilion upgrade in Burnage and we\u2019re excited to see the new facilities in action.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The new facilities are expected to open in April 2026<\/p>\n
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The initiative which is also supported by funding from the Premier League, and The FA will support Manchester’s ambitious carbon reduction agenda by decarbonising public buildings and enhancing sustainability.<\/p>\n
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