Rachel has welcomed Government investment to transform sports facilities in Redditch to get more people active and nurture future sporting talent.
Feckenham Football Club has been awarded £1,782 from the Multi-Sport Grassroots Facilities Programme to purchase new portable floodlights.
This funding comes from the latest allocations of a £300 million UK wide capital investment in grassroots facilities to deliver upgrades, improvements and new pitches – making more high-quality facilities available for people to play football, hockey and other grassroots sports.
It’s hoped this funding will help to deliver the huge mental health and wellbeing benefits associated with sport, improving the wellbeing of the nation and helping to cut NHS waiting lists.
In welcoming the funding, Rachel said: “Grassroots facilities are essential for nurturing future sporting talent and encouraging people to get active which benefits their physical and mental wellbeing.
“That is why I welcome the funding from the Government which will see Feckenham Football Club benefit from £1,782 to improve their facilities.
“Helping people get active is key to delivering on the Prime Minister’s priority to cut NHS waiting lists by encouraging people to live healthier lives and become more engaged in sport.”
