As most residents of Haxby will already know, the pavilion has seen better days and is in need of some sort of refurbishment. The last improvements made to the pavilion were back in 1964.
Therefore, Haxby Town Council (HTC) has decided to act in conjunction with Haxby Town FC, Haxby Town Juniors FC, Haxby Netball Club and Haxby Runners to ensure the long term future of the pavilion for residents and local sports teams.
We are looking to generally improve the pavilion and surrounding area to develop a sports and community facility. This could include a café/kitchen and meeting rooms, as well as potentially refurbishing the netball courts to change them to multi-use.
HTC has procured the services of an engineer to provide a feasibility study to outline the various options for the future of the pavilion. Four options were identified in the study which are as follows:
Option 1 - Do nothing / status quo (cost – ongoing, day to day expenditure)
This would involve no changes to the existing building. The structure would remain as it is with no upgrades or alterations.
Option 2 - Do the minimum (approx. cost - £50,000)
This would only involve redecoration and adjusting the ground floor internal layout.
Option 3 - Do the medium (approx. cost - £300,000)
This would involve redecoration, adjusting the layout and extending the terrace, the kitchen area and the first floor.
Option 4 - Do the maximum (approx. cost – £2,000,000)
This would involve demolishing the pavilion and replacing it with a new build.
HTC has expressed a preference for option 3 but a final decision has yet to be made. This preference is based on it striking the optimal balance between cost and benefit.
In terms of the financing, HTC is looking to secure external funding to assist with this project – probably from the Football Foundation.
HTC would like to know the views/opinions of residents as to which option to pursue, hence this consultation.
So, please do let us know what you think via any of the following methods:
Email: [email protected]
In writing: Haxby Town Council, Memorial Hall, The Village, Haxby, YO32 3HT.
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The deadline for comments is 14 July 2025.
Published: 28/04/2025 Published by: Haxby Town Council
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