Floodlights will have a negligible impact on the residents in Kingsway Park but will contribute massively to the residents of Kingsbridge and the surrounding area.

At the public meeting held at Kingsbridge Community College, it was clearly outlined that due to advancement in technology the pollution from floodlights at the all-weather pitch would be insignificant and below the minimum requirements of the Environmental Act.

It was also stated that the lights would not be used after 9pm Monday to Friday and after 6pm at the weekends. If you were to look in the direction of the pitch when they are on, then yes, you will be able to see them glow, but this light will not be spilling into properties in the area.

In the Gazette, dated March 23, the article "Ball games bring a warning of injuries" brings again to the forefront the need for facilities for our young people in Kingsbridge.

At present, the local area does not have a lit facility for the playing of football or hockey.

Some teams are holding their training in Totnes or Ivybridge; others have reduced training in the winter months. This not only affects the team's match performance but also the number of players who are able to attend.

Kingsbridge has also recently seen the move of KM United to Malborough with over 150 members between the ages of 5 and 16 having to travel further to training.

I coach the junior section of the hockey club and at the moment I am only able to accommodate children between the ages of 7 to 11 due to the lack of a lit facility. The nearest club for players aged 11 to 16 is Plymouth! I am having to turn players away.

There are a lot of volunteers in Kingsbridge and the local area who are trying to provide sporting opportunities for children and young people but do not have the facilities to provide it.

The floodlights may not have a major impact on the education at KCC but it will reduce the need for students to travel to fixtures after school and therefore a cost saving for the environment.

However, the college has listened to the community and have taken the steps to provide what we need for this town.

Kingsbridge is a quiet market town which has a growing community of young people.

It is important that as a community we provide opportunities for them to feel included and to learn the skills they require for the future.