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Closed FREE Junior use of council sports fields/ pitches and a cap on the Adult price.

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Get the Government to make local sports fields/pitches owned by local councils FREE for use by junior sports teams (Under 18) and immediate Cap on the cost for Adult sport teams.
Councils are looking to earn money Instead of keeping our society fit and healthy!
SAVE OUR CHILDREN'S HEALTH!

Leeds City Council’s Charges risen by 15.9% in 5 years.

2012/13 season...
Adults: £521 per team, per pitch
Junior: £191 per team, per pitch

2017-18 season current charges..
Adults: £604 per team, per pitch
Junior: £221 per team, per pitch
Mini: £110 per team, per pitch

The prices charged for pitches in Leeds goes up most years', meaning less Children can get involved with their local sports club as the price becomes a barrier for some families, especially those on low incomes or benefits

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