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Lettie Spencer Playing Field

Willaston Parish Council owns and manages the playing field and has done so since 1952. The playing field was opened on 29th May 1954 by England and Manchester City goalkeeper Frank Swift and Rose Queen Dorothy Waring. The playing field is named in memory of long serving councillor Lettie Margaret Spencer.

Opening Times

The playing field is open and available for use throughout the year as per the following times as resolved by the council.

November to February 7:30am - 5:00pm ~ March 7:30am - 6:00pm ~ April to May 7:30am - 7:00pm ~ June to August 7:30am - 9:00pm ~ September 7:30am - 7:00pm ~ October 7:30am - 6:00pm

Outside of these times the playing field is closed and not available for permitted use. The council reserve the right to close the playing field at any time and without notice.

The playground area and zip wire are open but with the following Covid-19 controls in place as instructed by central government:

Ensure that hand sanitiser is used before and after using each piece of equipment
Social distancing of 2 metres to be maintained – Only 1 child on any piece of equipment at any one time except for the see saw
Fair use of all equipment to be allowed. Please be considerate for users waiting
No food or drink to be consumed within the playground area

Bylaws & Rules

Bylaws are in place with regards to the playing field: Willaston Parish Council Playing Field Bylaws

Please help us to look after the playing field by taking note of the following:

No unauthorised motorcycles, cars, other motorised vehicles or ponies allowed
Dogs must be kept under control at all times
Dog owners must clean up after their pets and use the bins provided
Any litter should either be placed in the bins provided or taken away for appropriate disposal

Persons contravening the above regulations or found doing wilful damage to the playing field are liable to prosecution.

Please treat the area with respect and show consideration for other users and the Councillors and volunteers that manage the playing field.

Members of the public using this playing field and the facilities do so at their own risk.

The following Councillors are Officers of the Council in relation to Lettie Spencer Playing Field: Cllr Bailey, Cllr Todd, Cllr Salisbury, Cllr Webb.

Willaston Allotments

Willaston Parish Council owns allotments which are located on Crewe Road just a short distance from Wistaston Road and the Willaston boundary. These have been a Parish Council asset since 1925.

The allotments are a thriving community with local growers and gardeners tending a wide variety of plots.

We currently have just under 100 plots and the majority are occupied.
If you are interested in renting an allotment from the Parish Council then please contact the clerk who will be able to discuss availability and rates with you.

Willaston Allotments

The Spinney

Willaston Parish Council is committed to maintaining this open space under a Dedication Agreement made in 1975. The Spinney consists of mature trees leading to a small wooded walk, wild flowers, seating provision, commemorative trees and open lawn.