- Proposals aim to replace existing changing room facilities at Anker Valley Sports Complex which are not fit for purpose
- Plans focus on providing improved facilities for the sports clubs, visitors and community groups who already use the site
- Feedback from a drop-in event on Wednesday 25 November will help inform a future planning application, subject to funding approval from the Football Foundation
Tamworth Borough Council is inviting residents, sports clubs and visitors to have their say on proposals to upgrade changing room facilities at Anker Valley Sports Complex in Amington.
The council is exploring plans to replace the current facilities at Anker Valley, which are no longer fit for purpose, with changing facilities that better reflect how the site is used today by local sports clubs, visitors and the wider community.
A drop-in engagement event will take place on Wednesday 25 November, from 1pm to 8pm, giving people the opportunity to find out more about the proposals, ask questions and share their views.
Feedback gathered through the consultation will help inform and support a planning application. Progression of the scheme is subject to approval of a submitted funding bid to the Football Foundation.
The proposals focus on improving the facilities and include:
- team changing rooms and dedicated changing facilities for officials
- a café and seating area for around 75 people
- a flexible community room for around 30 people
- public and accessible toilets
- supporting facilities including an office, equipment storage, cleaner’s store and plant room.
The proposed upgraded facilities would offer a multipurpose building, providing more suitable accommodation for the sporting and community activities already taking place at Anker Valley. The vision is to provide an enhanced space for the existing users at Anker Valley.
The concept is for a contemporary, modular eco building, with exterior cladding, large windows and an elevated terrace. The design is being developed with considerations including accessibility, flood risk and the building’s environmental performance.
People attending the engagement event will be able to comment on the proposed sports changing facilities, café and seating area, possible uses of the community room, accessibility and other aspects of the proposals.
Councillor Lewis Smith, portfolio holder for people services, engagement, leisure and heritage for Tamworth Borough Council, said: “Anker Valley is already well used by local sports clubs, players, officials and visitors, but the existing facilities are no longer fit for purpose and need upgrading to better meet their needs.
“These proposals are about improving what is already there and providing more suitable, sustainable and accessible facilities for the people who use Anker Valley now.
“Following the consultation, the planning application will be finalised and will support the Football Foundation funding bid. I’d encourage people to come along, look at the proposals and tell us what you think. Your feedback will help us make sure the plans reflect how Anker Valley is used.
“The proposals are also dependent on our funding bid to the Football Foundation being successful, so it’s important to be clear that the scheme is not yet confirmed.”
There is no need to book. People can simply drop in at any time between 1pm and 8pm on Wednesday 25 November at Anker Valley Sports Complex, Moor Lane, Amington, B77 3AX.
Views gathered through the event will help inform the next stage of the proposals.