The condition of a sports field in Bowerhill will be improved with the help of a grant from the Football Foundation.
Melksham Without Parish Council (MWPC) secured a grant of £57,812, which will be used to address longstanding drainage issues at Bowerhill Sports Field that have caused numerous football matches—both adult and youth—to be cancelled in recent seasons.
With this funding, the parish council can now carry out essential maintenance to enhance the field’s overall condition, ensuring it remains a valuable asset for the entire community. The council noted that without this financial support, they would not have been able to afford these critical upgrades.
“This grant is specifically for improving the condition of the sports field to enhance its quality,” said Marianne Rossi, MWPC’s finance and amenities officer. “It’s not intended for routine maintenance such as grass cutting or line marking.”
The council has secured the £57,812 grant to be distributed over six years, while also contributing £26,668 of its own funds towards the total project cost of £84,480.
Pictured: Bowerhill Sports Field
