Crookfur playing fields OPPOSITION councillors are concerned a proposed 25-year lease could mean only a “handful” of footballers can access Crookfur playing fields. St Cadoc’s Youth Club wants to rent the land from East Renfrewshire Council and has plans to build two artificial pitches. A 25-year lease at £1 per year has been suggested, and public consultation on the plan will be held. Tory councillor Barbara Grant said: “I’m wondering how is this proposal going to benefit the community, rather than a handful of people who might be in teams?” She added it was a “bit of a worry” if the park would be used purely for football.