East Riding sports clubs have been awarded a total of £219,277 to upgrade facilities, with the bulk of the money supporting projects in Hornsea and the remainder allocated to clubs in Hessle.
Where the money is going
The funding originates from the council’s commuted sums — developer contributions set aside to fund community improvements. Councillors say the awards will help clubs to improve safety, extend playing opportunities and make buildings and surfaces more reliable.
- Hornsea Town Football Club – £74,069 for better drainage to prevent waterlogging at Hollis Recreation Ground.
- Hornsea Cricket Club – £48,474 to replace existing nets with new all‑weather cricket nets.
- Hornsea Bowling Club – £16,283 for renovation works to the outdoor green.
- Hornsea Promenade Bowls Club – £6,020 to refurbish the clubhouse and create weatherproof storage.
- Hessle Lawn Tennis Club – £45,000 to install new LED floodlighting, redevelop a court and convert a derelict court into three new pickleball courts.
- Hull Cycle Speedway Club (Hessle Raceway) – £41,432 to improve clubhouse facilities.
| Club | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Hornsea Town Football Club | £74,069 | Improve drainage at Hollis Recreation Ground |
| Hornsea Cricket Club | £48,474 | Install new all‑weather cricket nets |
| Hornsea Bowling Club | £16,283 | Renovate outdoor bowling green |
| Hornsea Promenade Bowls Club | £6,020 | Refurbish clubhouse, weatherproof storage |
| Hessle Lawn Tennis Club | £45,000 | LED floodlights, court redevelopment, pickleball courts |
| Hull Cycle Speedway Club | £41,432 | Improve clubhouse facilities |
"These projects will improve opportunities for local people to take part in sport and community activities, while helping clubs provide better facilities for their members and visitors."
Local impact and next steps
Council funding of this kind typically helps volunteer-run clubs address long‑standing maintenance issues and adapt to changing demand — for example by creating pickleball courts within existing tennis provision. For Hornsea clubs, the drainage works and replacement of unsafe nets are measures likely to reduce match cancellations and improve safety for players.
Clubs planning improvements must still complete their project work and meet any conditions attached to the grants. Members and local residents should expect to see phased works at the named sites once contracts and timetables are confirmed by the clubs and the council.
Further information about the council’s commuted sums and other community grants can be sought from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for groups considering applications in future rounds.
