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There is an ever growing demand for new basketball courts in London, specifically within the borough of Richmond. Teenagers/ Adults who play end up having to travel to Clapham Common, and all be it that they are lovely courts the convenience of having a few more dotted around the borough would be amazing. There is strong community and interest for the sport, with a handful of adult and kids teams in the borough. This petition isn’t for the multipurpose football / basketball facilities as most boroughs have, but for outdoor basketball courts like the below. https://claphamcommon.basketball/about/
Started by: Benjamin Douglas
This petition ran from 05/09/2024 to 05/12/2024.
Council response
Your petition has now closed, having attracted 2 signatures. As the petition has not reached the threshold for a debate at either the relevant service committee (In this case Environment, Sustainability, Sport and Culture) or Full Council I am formally responding to advise that no further action will be taken.
However, I wanted to take this opportunity to advise you about the facilities we do have across the borough that offer opportunities to play basketball, although I understand you were keen to have dedicated basketball facilities only.
Castelnau Recreation Ground full court
Chase Green full court
Mortlake Green single hoop with no markings -
Palewell Common single hoop with no marking -
North Sheen Recreation Ground single with markings
Kneller Gardens 2 half courts and a single hoop in the play area
Heathfield Recreation Ground full court and mini football
Hatherop Park full court
Worple Way half court with markings
The Parks Team are currently working on creating new basketball provision in (as part of a MUGA) on Beauford Cout in Ham – this will entail resurfacing existing and introducing new goal/basketball ends and line marking to improve our sport and play offer in the Ham area.
On behalf of the Parks Team we thank you for your time and efforts on this matter and hope that you explore some the facilities above that you may not have been aware of.
Regards
Yvonne Feehan
Parks Service Manager
Serving Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Signatures
2 people have signed this petition.
