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Response and Next Steps

Thank you to everyone that attended the consultation event and shared feedback about the proposals. We received over 70 responses and have read through every comment that was shared. Due to the volume of feedback, we have identified the key themes which have been addressed in these pages, alongside outlining our next steps.

This is an ongoing process and we look forward to continue working with local residents and Shinfield Parish Council to deliver excellent sport and recreation facilities in Shinfield. The University is committed to being transparent about development and will continue to keep you updated on the progress of sport and recreation in Shinfield via email and on our website. 

If you have further feedback or questions please do get in touch via community@reading.ac.uk. 

Responses and feedback by category

 Pitches – High Copse, Manor and Northern Pitches
 Sports facilities in Shinfield
 Active transport
 Langley Mead, Ridge SANG and Tree for Life Garden
 Community Garden

THE FUTURE OF SPORT AND RECREATION IN SHINFIELD

The University and Shinfield Parish Council want to hear your views on shaping sport and leisure facilities in Shinfield.

The plan outlines all the developments that relate to sport and recreation in Shinfield. You are welcome to view the whole exhibition or jump to the part you are most interested in. 

To share your views please fill out the questionnaire or email community@reading.ac.uk. 

The proposals and plans on this page were up-to-date as of January 2023.

Strategic Greenspace plan

Active travel

The University is committed to supporting and encouraging active travel across Shinfield. This plan highlights the existing and proposed active travel routes alongside areas for recreational and wildlife walks.

Active travel plan

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  • What are your thoughts on the active travel plan?
  • What else would you like to see to support and encourage active travel?
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High Copse pavilion and pitches

The High Copse pavilion and pitches are currently under construction due for completion in Autumn 2023, providing a brand new sports facility, cricket pitch and two football pitches. Once completed, the facilities will be managed and operated by Shinfield Parish Council.

High Copse pavilion and pitches

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  • What are your thoughts on the High Copse pavilion and pitches?
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Northern pitches

The University has put forward proposals for a further six sports pitches as part of a Reserved Matters application for the site. These are located adjacent to the north of High Copse pavilion and pitches.

Northern pitches

Tell us your view

  • What type of sport should the pitches support?
  • What are your thoughts about the proposed additional six pitches?
Read more

Manor sports

The Manor Sports Pavilion and pitches are due to be completed and operational by Spring 2023. At this point they will be managed by Shinfield Parish Council.

Manor Sports Field plan

Manor Pavillion plan

Tell us your view

  • What are your thoughts on the Manor Sports pavilion and pitches?
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Millworth Lane Recreation Ground

Shinfield Parish Council are currently looking to provide an increased range of sports facilities at Millworth Lane Recreation Ground. Current thoughts include additional tennis courts, a netball court, a basketball court and a pump track for cyclists.

Millworth Lane Recreation Ground plan

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  • What sports facilities would you like to see at Millworth Lane Recreation Ground?
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Community growing garden

The University is obliged to provide 16 traditional allotments but would like to propose a more ambitious community growing garden. This could include school allotment plots, an outdoor learning area, a nursery for woodland trees and a community orchard. There is also the potential to provide a park next to the community growing garden. The concept plans below show potential ideas; the University wants to hear resident views on these spaces.

Community Growing Garden plan

Tell us your view

  • What are your thoughts on the community growing garden and park?
  • What would you like included in these spaces?
  • Would you be interested in participating to create these spaces?
Read more

Langley Mead SANG

Langley Mead is just over 18 hectares of countryside along the banks of the River Loddon. It is accessible to the public for recreation and enjoyment as Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG).

The site has been the subject of an ongoing project to restore agricultural land back into the biodiverse landscape that once existed here. The aim is to create an area that provides a visually stimulating, attractive and educational environment for local people to visit and to enjoy, as well as habitats for a range of wild plants and animals to contribute to visual interest, amenity and environmental conservation.

The site is managed by the University to maximise the benefits for both wildlife and people. 

The Langley Mead SANG extension is currently being delivered in phases, due for completion in 2026.

Langley Mead SANG plan

Langley Mead SANG extension plan

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  • What would make Langley Mead SANG an even better space for the community?
Read more

Ridge Sang

The Ridge Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) sits above the High Copse sports facilities and proposed Northern Pitches. This biodiverse landscape is for local people to visit and enjoy, and provides habitats for a range of wild plants. Planting for the Ridge SANG is due to be completed in Summer 2023.

There is also the potential for recreation space between the Ridge SANG and the proposed Northern Pitches. The University wants your views on how that space could be used.

Ridge SANG plan

Tell us your view

  • What would make the Ridge SANG an even better space for the community?
  • What would you like to see in the potential recreation space?
Read more

Tree for Life Garden

The Tree for Life Garden is a new initiative offering parents the opportunity to mark the birth or adoption of their child by planting a fruit tree. The scheme would also increase the range of trees, provide fruit that could be distributed to the community and create a more attractive environment.

The Tree for Life Garden is in an early conceptual stage and the University wants to develop this scheme in partnership with local residents. 

Ridge SANG plan

Tell us your view

  • What are your thoughts on this scheme?
  • What type of trees would you like to see planted? 
Read more

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If you have any issues viewing the plan documents using assistive technology, please contact community@reading.ac.uk to request an alternative format.

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