CAMPAIGNERS whose hopes for a new sports centre were dashed after the plans were thrown out still hope they can resurrect the scheme.
Ryedale District Council's decision to reject proposals for a £3.6 million leisure facility on part of Malton School's playing fields has outraged its supporters, who have accused those who voted against it of betraying youngsters in the Malton and Norton area.
At the same fiery meeting which saw the sports centre plans voted down, the council backed the creation of a £6.2 million enterprise and innovation centre as part of a proposed business park just off the A64 near Eden Camp.
Some councillors feared funding both the sports and enterprise centres would leave the authority financially overstretched and the cupboard bare for other areas such as affordable housing.
But those who backed both schemes have rubbished these claims - while Malton School headteacher Rob Williams has a blueprint for rejuvenating the sports centre dream.
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