Swansea Council and Mumbles Community Council have stepped in to re-open the sports pitches and changing rooms at Underhill Park allowing local clubs to continuing using the facilities

Swansea Council has taken swift action to engage with liquidators and agree a partnership with Mumbles Community Council to support the local community after the operators went into voluntary liquidation last week.

The temporary joint venture between Swansea Council and Mumbles Community Council aims to re-open the pitches and changing rooms in early August and until the end of 2025, by which time it is hoped a more permanent arrangement will be in place 

Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, said: “We are delighted to have been able to step in a find a way of re-opening the pitches and changing rooms for the local community and teams.

“I know it’s been a worrying time for the local teams and families after these much-loved and well-used facilities suddenly closed.

“That’s why we’ve acted as quickly as possible to ensure the pitches open again from August and until the end of the year.

“I'm grateful that Mumbles Community Council has agreed to work with us to manage these facilities during the coming months. This also gives the opportunity for a permanent operating model to be found.”

Will Thomas, chair of Mumbles Community Council, said: “We’re grateful to Swansea Council for stepping in and finding a joint operating solution for the coming months.

“We’re delighted to join the Council in helping to manage the facilities and to reassure local teams and groups they can continue to use the pitches and changing rooms until a permanent solution is found.”