Plaid AM vows to fight on in playing fields battle
Plaid Cymru AM Dai Lloyd has said that he will continue to fight to introduce a measure designed to help communities keep their playing fields.
The Plaid AM for South Wales West was reacting to a committee report released which suggested that the measure shouldn’t be allowed to become law.
Dai Lloyd AM is seeking to introduce new legislation to the Assembly which would place a duty on local authorities to consult communities before selling any playing fields for development. Dr Lloyd hopes to persuade AMs to support his measure when it comes before the whole Assembly for a vote.
Dr Dai Lloyd said:
“Clearly I am disappointed by the committee’s report, but the fight is far from over. I believe passionately that playing fields are vital community assets. In an age when we are being encouraged to do more sport and physical exercise, playing fields offer a free and easy access to physical activity. Furthermore they give children somewhere to get together and kick a ball around, something that could cause a nuisance if done elsewhere.
“The only way that I can ensure that this matter is dealt with is by introducing this measure. Therefore I am determined not to let these communities down and to continue fighting to get the measure introduced; I will now be taking the battle to the Senedd when the measure is debated in plenary.”
