John Whittingdale opened the new Changing Rooms in the Promenade Park, Maldon.
Shown here with Chairman of Maldon District Council, Cllr Brian Mead, and Chairman of the Community Services Committee, Cllr Penny Channer, John formally opened the new facilities consisting of four main changing rooms, two referee rooms and two further changing rooms for people with disabilities. The new facilities were made possible by a grant of £187,000 from the Football Foundation together with additional support from Maldon District Council and the Liveability Fund. Following the opening, a demonstration football match took place between Heybridge Swifts Under 9s team and Maldon Saints Under 9s.