Location: England.

Hi, apologies in advance if this is the wrong sub-reddit or any rule breaking, I tried the search to see similar questions and a lot of unrelated posts seem to come here so thought I’d try my luck.

I am just a father who was distraught to see that a sports complex which was free to use for many many years and since deteriorated and is currently a health and safety issue, which means my son cannot use facilities I once used, and I want to ensure that this is restored as soon as possible.

I have no idea how to do this.

Context: A community venue which is used for football, tennis and has a park was opened well over 20 years ago (I can’t remember anything other than this venue at 32 years old) is council property. In 2020 ownership was transferred over to a CIC (a non-league football team). Since they have finished their lease (I do not know when but now appears to be back under council control) this area has deteriorated and is no longer safe to use, depriving one of the most poorest and deprived boroughs in the country, also with some of the highest obesity rates in the country, with a free to use venue for children.

So far I have attempted to raise awareness using a local Facebook group, I have sent a FOI to the council to get some facts, I also sent one to the football club but I do not know if they are subject to FOI, I do not know if it is a private company or any other classification. I have wrote to a councillor who made a statement confirming that their lease was not extended due to questions regarding their ownership.

This is Knowsley council for further context. I would be grateful for any guidance and instruction if possible for any one who is aware of how I can try to at least help this situation.

Thanks

How can I hold an organisation responsible for deterioration of a public space?