Last cricket pitch in Islington 'will be saved'
Residents in flats to rent in the London borough of Islington will continue to benefit from the use of the last remaining cricket pitch in the area.
Islington Council has agreed to implement measures to reduce the number of cricket balls which leave the ground at Wray Crescent.
The activity had been suspended at the site after someone claimed successfully against the council after damage was caused by an erroneous ball.
Work will take place before the new cricket season in April to put netting up around the existing boundary fence to make it more secure.
Councillor Catherine West, leader of Islington Council, said: "We're big supporters of cricket and have made sure they can stay at Wray Crescent, which is greatly loved.
"Despite the huge pressure we face on budgets because of government's cuts, we're determined to protect Islington's last cricket pitch."
This week, Islington Council's 'resident roamer' scheme kicked off in the borough.
Resident permit holders will be able to park in any residents-only bays between 11:00 and 15:00 GMT from Monday to Saturday, except during match days in the controlled area around the Emirates Stadium.
Posted by Chris Price
Published 3rd March, 2011
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