At the residents’ meeting on September 23, 2021, it was agreed to set up a new residents’ company to facilitate the building of a new sports and social club. This will be primarily for the use of High Royds residents.
Following that meeting a new volunteer group of residents stepped forward to manage this process.
Under the original obligations, the developer of the estate was to provide a replacement building for the former on-site club which, over the years, moved into different premises with the final one being near the Clock Tower. That site has now closed for redevelopment.
There have been previous attempts to get a new, purpose-built building, but this has not happened.
The new group plans:
- To ensure that a new sports and social facility is built by Avant, the developer. The building would act as a community hub and be primarily for the use of High Royds residents, but would also support some local sporting teams;
- To take on a lease – separate to the rest of the estate – that takes in the football pitches, cricket pitch, tennis courts and car park.
Initial discussions have taken place with Avant, Leeds City Council, representatives of Crompark and Menston cricket teams, and Guiseley Juniors Football Club, all of which have proved positive.
A spokesman for the group said: ‘We have a long way to go and will need help along the way.’
If you’d like to be involved in any capacity, please get in touch via the New Social Club email address: newsocialclub@highroyds.org.uk
The group has created a FAQs document to answer questions about the new plans. You can read it on Page 2.
High Royds Residents' Association 
Hi – i have been playing tennis on the 2 courts near the entrance to the estate but am not a resident. There are not notices saying this is not allowed but i wanted to check so as not to incur confrontation with residents
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