00:01Plans have been put forward to transform sports pitches in Sandal into a new training centre for Wakefield Trinity.
00:07The proposals involve a council-owned site currently used by community clubs, with facilities including football pitches, tennis courts and
00:16bowling greens.
00:18Wakefield Council and the Rugby League club say the site would remain a community sports facility alongside professional use.
00:26Discussions are ongoing over a new lease agreement with planning permission also required before any move can go ahead.
00:34Council leaders say the proposal has received a positive response from residents and could help secure the long-term future
00:41of the site for sports and community use.