Cottam Hall Playing Fields masterplan
A decision to adopt Cottam Hall Playing Fields Masterplan was made on 27 March 2025. Cottam Hall Playing Fields was identified as a key site in need of improvement to meet the council’s commitment of providing high quality parks and open spaces for everyone to enjoy. The sports pavilion was in a state of disrepair, the sports pitches are frequently water logged and the site is plagued with high levels of antisocial behaviour targeted at the pavilion and carpark area after dark. Fire damage and graffiti negatively impact local residents and contribute to feelings of insecurity.
Cottam Hall is one of Poulton’s most accessible and key public open spaces, playing host to many different clubs and community groups. The site was selected as a UKSPF funded project under the investment priority of “Community & Place”, for investment in sports or leisure facilities through the development of a masterplan.
In May 2023 ReLandscape were appointed by Wyre Council to develop the Cottam Hall Playing Fields Masterplan (hereafter referred to as the masterplan), aimed at delivering a multi-functional area that protects and enhances the natural environment while promoting recreational use by the community and sports groups on site.
The masterplan process involved significant consultation with local residents, site users, community groups, sports clubs and other key stakeholders to identify community aspirations and long-term requirements for the site. The consultation process included extensive communication via social media, drop in events, workshops, presentation at Poulton Forum, Wanderland event, community litter picks and stakeholder working groups.