Early day motion · EDM 580 · 13 Jul 2026
Hockey pitch provision
Tabled by Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat)
10 signatures
The motion
That this House notes the important contribution of hockey clubs to health and wellbeing; further notes with over 600 competitive players across three Chichester hockey clubs, that this sport contributes to youth development, encourages activity for all ages and creates a sense of belonging for many in the community; recognises that 3G pitches, although favourable to football and rugby, create unsuitable conditions for competitive hockey; expresses concern that as astroturf pitches reach the end of their lifespan, they are increasingly being replaced with 3G pitches, seeing the number of available hockey facilities shrink rapidly; and calls for the Government to work with governing bodies to protect hockey pitch provision and review financial support available to grassroot hockey clubs.
Signatories (10)
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Jess Brown-Fuller
Primary sponsor
13 Jul 2026 -
Wera Hobhouse
14 Jul 2026 -
Andrew George
14 Jul 2026 -
Sarah Dyke
14 Jul 2026 -
Adam Dance
15 Jul 2026 -
Jim Shannon
15 Jul 2026 -
Dr Al Pinkerton
15 Jul 2026 -
Anna Sabine
15 Jul 2026 -
Clive Jones
15 Jul 2026 -
Mr Lee Dillon
15 Jul 2026
Source: the official Early Day Motions database.