Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has provided more information after commissioning a feasibility study to look into the possibility of building a new multi-use games area (MUGA) in Biddulph Moor.

Nub News reported previously how the plans relate to Hot Lane playing fields and the study was approved at a meeting of the council's Cabinet.

If it is given the go ahead, fencing from Brough Park in Leek would be repurposed to build the games area, which could then be used for a range of sports. The study is expected to cost around £6,500.

Now the council has provided more information about the study with a spokesperson saying: "Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has set aside funding to provide financial support for local projects which increase opportunities for activity in local communities to go ahead.

"The Council has agreed to fund a feasibility study to look at establishing a multi-use games area at Hot Lane playing fields in Biddulph Moor and would encourage any other community group, club or organisation in the Moorlands planning similar projects to increase activity in their areas to get in touch by emailing [email protected]"

Councillor Mark Deaville, Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Leisure and Sports, has also discussed the plans, adding: "We want to encourage our residents to be more active and to take part in sport and physical activity that benefits both their mental and physical health.

"That's why it's a priority for us to put our money where our mouth is by providing funding to support community sports projects, such as these in Endon and Leek, which increase the opportunities for people to get involved in activities that suit them.

"I know they will make a difference in their local communities and I look forward to seeing the results of both of these schemes in due course."

Projects which have already received Council funding include:

- Development of a new 3G pitch at Leek Town FC's Harrison Park

- Development of a pump track at Meigh Road, Werrington

- Enhancement of play and recreational facilities in Whiston

- Improvements to playing pitches at Waterhouses Sports Field Three further projects currently under development are: - Enhanced tennis facilities in Draycott in the Moors

- Potential improvements to play and recreational facilities at Jubilee Gardens in Forsbrook

- Possible improvements to playing pitches at the Wentlows in Upper Tean

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