Save Ewell Playing Fields

The decision to build on this playing field is a disgrace. The ground is currently used by a variety of school's and clubs. Much has been said on here about the physical benefits on playing sport, the Olympic Legacy and the demise of sports grounds.

If planning permission is granted there will also be a significant social impact. The football club that has played there for 80 years takes it membership from a variety of social classes. Across the teams you have bank managers, school boys, students, academics, plumbers and the unemployed. The ground has acted as a haven for many of the school leavers who have gone onto to play for the football team. On a Saturday afternoon the ground is filled with families and up to five generations all socialising and playing sport together. If this is not prevented this will be lost forever.