Views sought over playing fields

Darlington residents are being asked for their views on the future provision of playing fields and sport and recreation facilities.

The council has sent questionnaires to 5,000 homes to find out what is on offer and how well it is used.

The responses will be used to develop council strategies on sport and physical activity.

These will then be used when decisions are made about where to build new facilities or improve existing ones.

Andy Scott, Darlington Council's cabinet member for health and leisure, said: "There is a wide range of sport and recreational facilities in Darlington and a number of well used playing pitches.

"These new plans will bring together information on these facilities so we are aware of what is on offer and how well it is used.

"This will ensure that when new developments are planned, sporting facilities can be provided in the places where they will benefit the most people."