Croydon Council is hosting two drop-in events to further discuss its plans for two new state-of-the-art football and community facilities in the borough.

As part of Sport England and the Football Association’s Parklife project, Croydon could receive £6–7million funding to build two football ‘hubs’, one at Purley Way Playing Fields and one at Ashburton Playing Fields.

The drop-in events will give people another opportunity to find out about the proposals, see the latest plans and give their views.

It is anticipated that a planning application will be submitted before the end of the year.

Councillor Oliver Lewis, cabinet member for culture, leisure, and sport, said: “We’ve had a lot of interest in Parklife so far and we want to continue to be able to share the latest on these exciting plans with everyone as we move forward.

“Come along, ask questions, and find out more about the Parklife project and what it could mean for you.”

The Ashburton Playing Fields drop-in event is at St George’s Church Hall, Elstan Way, on Thursday October 4 between 4pm and 8pm.

The Purley Way Playing Fields drop-in event takes place on Friday October 12 at Waddon Youth and Community Centre between 4pm and 8pm.

Each project would include from two floodlit, full size, artificial ‘3G’ pitches, a new changing pavilion with a café, community spaces, and toilets.

Enhanced pedestrian and cycle access would also be provided, along with appropriate car parking.

The site would also include children’s play spaces, and at Ashburton Playing Fields an indoor community fitness gym would also be built.