Following a complaint, I recently highlighted issues with the pitches at Worlds End Recreation Ground much where a number of bare soil areas left over from the winter still need addressing. After I raised the matter, the pitches were inspected last week, with Council officers noting the areas requiring repair and logging the jobs accordingly. It is disappointing it took so long, however I am pleased that a new contract for grounds maintenance will commence in October, and this should allow a much more proactive approach where problems are addressed immediately by the contractor rather than waiting for Council orders to authorise work. I understand for the coming season, the Council is intending to withdraw the Junior 11 x 11 pitch and replace it with a 9 x 9. This is smaller, so will allow the goalmouths of the 11 x 11 pitch time to repair.