P-06-1526 Save Grassroots Sports – Welsh Government Must Step In!

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This petition was submitted by Craig Roch, having collected a total of 398 signatures.

Text of petition:

Grassroots sports are under threat in Caerphilly County Borough and beyond. Our local council is attempting to balance the books through above-inflation increases to pitch fees, placing an unfair burden on community clubs. This comes despite facilities like Abercarn Welfare being in a shocking state this season.

Additional details:

Volunteers already give their time and effort to keep grassroots sports alive—why should they be expected to fill the funding gap left by our councils? If local authorities can no longer support community sport, then the Welsh Government must step in to ensure these vital clubs survive.

We call on the Welsh Government to:

⚽ Provide emergency funding to cover rising pitch fees

🏉 Develop a long-term strategy to protect community sports clubs

🏏 Hold councils accountable for the maintenance of sports facilities

Without action, clubs will fold, opportunities for young players will disappear, and grassroots sport will suffer. Sign this petition to demand urgent support for the future of our communities!

#SaveOurSports #FundGrassroots #FairPlayForClubs

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 06/10/2025.

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 06/10/2025.

Senedd Constituency and Region:

• Islywn
• South Wales East

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