# Beloved football cage in east London set for demolition, leaving kids with nowhere to play

The local council plans to demolish a popular football cage in east London, a key recreational space for children. Residents express concern about where kids will go, citing a lack of safe play areas. The demolition underscores ongoing issues with urban development reducing community sports facilities.

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### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/22/beloved-football-cage-east-london-hackney-keith-miller-demolished) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:07 GMT