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Bellshill Community Priorities Highlights 26/27

Clay Crescent MUGA

Working with the local community and residents, the Community Partnership Team were able to provide support to progress a project idea to create a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) on an old ash pitch, giving the community a much-needed recreational facility.

The project contributes to the following priorities: Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing, Community Resilience and Participation and Community Safety.

How did the project come about?

The MUGA is a sport facility which was currently unavailable in the area. 

The Clay crescent park is a very popular public park within a densely populated area which is regularly used by people of different age groups who exercise, cycle, dog walk, leisure and sports. 

The existing red ash paved football pitch is a health and safety concern for causing injuries. The local community and residents were supportive for a Local Development Project proposal for upgrading the red ash pitch to bring it up to modern standard, making it suitable for the community’s use. 

What was the outcomes of the project?

A brand-new sports facility for the local community which allows people to play several sports including football and basketball. 

Local young people were involved in the consultation and design process and contributed to this brand-new local facility. 

Page last updated:
22 Sep 2026

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