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Council set to scrap plans for new sports facility
Barnsley Council is considering withdrawing funding for a planned sports and community facility at Rabbit Ings Country Park in Royston. The proposal follows Reform UK taking control of the council in May and reviewing capital projects; Labour says abandoning the scheme would harm a deprived community.
The proposed building would include modern sports changing rooms and classroom space, supporting recreation at the former coke works, which has walking and cycling trails. The project was part of a wider programme that has already spent £11m on high streets and community spaces, with £35m planned; Reform says it has not made a final decision and will discuss the project at cabinet on 4 December.
In short
- Barnsley Council may withdraw funding for the Rabbit Ings facility.
- Reform UK says the proposal will be considered in December.
- Labour says the possible cancellation would hurt the community.