Witham table tennis consultation: help choose where to play
Two outdoor table tennis tables are proposed for Sauls Bridge Sports Ground in Witham, Essex, and local people can help shape where they go. Braintree District Council’s free public consultation runs from 28 September to 5pm on Friday 16 October 2026, inviting residents, park users and local stakeholders to comment through a short survey.
Sauls Bridge Sports Ground is the proposed site for the facilities. To participate, complete the survey on the council’s website or request a paper copy by phone. This is an opportunity to contribute to the plans before they are finalised; the consultation is conducted through the survey.
Two tables and equipment lockers proposed for Sauls Bridge
The proposal combines two outdoor table tennis tables with smart lockers for storing bats and balls. The council says the storage would help make the facilities convenient and easy to use, placing equipment provision alongside the tables in the plans being considered.
A central question is whether the suggested location within Sauls Bridge Sports Ground is suitable. People who already use the ground can therefore comment on both the proposed addition and its position within a familiar space.
For anyone considering a response, that distinction matters: the council is seeking views on the facility, including its suggested location, rather than simply announcing that installation will begin. The tables and lockers remain proposals, and the consultation dates mark the period for sharing views.
Why the £54,000 funding is linked to this sports ground
According to Braintree District Council’s notice, £54,000 has been secured through a Section 106 contribution connected to development on land south of Rickstones Road in Rivenhall.
The agreement requires the money to be spent on sports improvements at Sauls Bridge Sports Ground and specifically references table tennis facilities. This explains the connection between the development in Rivenhall and the proposed facilities in Witham: the contribution is tied to improvements at this named ground.
Councillor Gabrielle Spray, the council’s Cabinet Member for Planning, said local people should help shape the final plans. She described outdoor table tennis as a way to bring people together, encourage physical activity and make use of green spaces.
How to respond before the October deadline
Residents, park users and local stakeholders can complete the short survey through the council website linked above. Participation is free. The announcement does not provide an installation date or details of future equipment access, transport or accessibility arrangements.
The council says it will review feedback and share the results after the consultation closes. To request a paper survey, call its Customer Service Centre on 01376 552525. Responses must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 16 October 2026.
Source: Braintree District Council News
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- The notice gives a consultation period of 28 September to 5pm on 16 October 2026.
- The proposals cover two outdoor table tennis facilities and smart equipment lockers at Sau...
- The £54,000 contribution is tied to sports improvements at the ground and specifically ref...
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