This October, Derbyshire residents took their parish council to court after problems with antisocial behaviour and noise from a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area). The Parish council was forced to dig up the MUGA. Article: Council demolishes play area after noise complaints. Sport England recommends 30 to 40 metres between MUGAs and homes to avoid exactly this sort of problem.
The MUGA on Bertie park is now 40 metres from homes. It is good for 5-a-side football and basketball. OCC want to replace it with a new MUGA; 4m shorter, and 11m from homes. Even normal behaviour is antisocial when it’s too close to homes. OCC says it will deal with potential problems by restricting hours when the MUGA can be used, and making sure there’s “a simple method to report noise complaints, damage and/or misuse.”
Will Oxford City Council be forced to dig up their new MUGA? It is more important than ever that young people have a place to let off steam! OCC are consulting now. The consultation ends on Sunday. Previous blog here with details of OCC’s plans. Click here to have your say (takes 5 mins).
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