Petition
Provide more funding for 3G pitches up and down the country.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to fund and support a national programme to build more affordable 3G pitches, set regional targets, simplify planning, and protect grassroots access. This would reduce match cancellations, improve player development, and create sustainable revenue for councils and clubs.
Poor weather and bad pitches are causing constant match cancellations, with some teams playing only a few games all year. Grassroots football is falling behind Europe due to lack of facilities, while councils raise pitch fees despite worsening conditions. More 3G pitches would keep football running year-round, improve player development, and generate income through community hire, benefiting clubs, councils, and local communities.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Increase funding for investment in 3G football pitches
Increase funding for investment in 3G football pitches
Increase funding for investment in 3G football pitches
Increase funding for investment in 3G football pitches
Timeline
| 20 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.