Planning permission has been approved for Stocksbridge Cricket Club’s new pavilion at Bracken Moor.
The project will see the club's existing 100-year-old pavilion upgraded to a modern and inclusive venue with updated facilities set to future proof the building for years to come.
Once complete, the new pavilion will include ECB-approved changing rooms, better accessibility and a new social space that will be available for private hire by the local community.
Work is set to begin on site by early summer this year.
Graham Silverwood, Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board member with responsibility for the cricket pavilion project, said:
“Planning permission being secured for the new pavilion at Bracken Moor marks an exciting time for both Stocksbridge Cricket Club and the wider community.
“The new pavilion will not only provide modern, inclusive facilities for players, but will also create a welcoming space that local residents can enjoy for years to come.
“This now means we can now move forward and turn these long‑held ambitions into reality and build an asset that the whole town can benefit from.”
Dom Gentlesmith, Treasurer at Stocksbridge Cricket Club, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted that planning permission has been approved for the new pavilion at Stocksbridge Cricket Club.
“This project has been years in the making and represents a huge step forward for grassroots sport in our community. The new pavilion will provide modern, accessible facilities for players, volunteers and visitors of all ages.
“We’re incredibly grateful to the Stocksbridge Towns Fund Board and Sheffield City Council for their backing and support, and to the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly to get us to this stage. We’re excited to move forward into the build phase and deliver a facility the whole community can be proud of.”