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# Lichfield headteacher says work is continuing on opening up sports facilities for community use
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-headteacher-says-work-is-continuing-on-opening-up-sports-facilities-for-community-use/
- Published: 2020-06-28T06:54:28.000Z
- Updated: 2020-06-28T07:28:22.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield school says work is progressing on opening up sports facilities to communities groups
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

A Lichfield school says work is progressing on opening up sports facilities to communities groups.

The Friary School has taken over the running of facilities such as the sports hall, all-weather pitch and dance studio from Lichfield District Council.

The school’s headteacher, Matt Allman, said coronavirus had put paid to plans for a seamless transition.

But he added that work was still going on behind the scenes.

> “There is lots more to do. There is no short-term fix, there are still solutions being worked through with Lichfield District Council, and there is still a need to access COVID-threatened funding pots.  
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> “Even so, we are active, we are on it – and not just for the short-term but for the long, long-term.”  
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> Matt Allman

The school says it has already upgraded the student changing facilities, introduced a new access system, cleared out equipment and put a new roof in place.

But a statement on the school’s website said there would need to be some changes to the way the facilities operate.

> “The long-term future of provision should be more secure as we have our heart and soul in those buildings.  
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> “We have always sought to see any income generated go back into the facilities for the benefit of both our students and the community.  
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> “This remains the end to which we are working and this approach has already been successful with the cricket pavilion, outside pitches and theatre.  
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> “Of course, moving forward the provision will alter as we operate as a school, not a membership club, and we run without council funding.  
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> “Even so, the availability will remain extensive with the facilities available for hire between 5.30pm to 9.30pm on weekdays, while we are also open to weekend bookings where required.  
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> “The pricing structure will be simplified but we are not a profit-making organisation so the trend will not be upward.”  
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> The Friary School statement

Groups seeking to book the facilities once coronavirus restrictions are eased can email [lettings@friaryschool.co.uk](mailto:lettings@friaryschool.co.uk).