Petersfield Town Council’s sports, recreation & environment committee will consider a proposal for a memorial bench at The Heath at a meeting this Thursday (March 13).

Petersfield Cricket Club would like to install a memorial bench in memory of Mark Vincent, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. He was 41-years-old.

Mark was a volunteer lead coach for the club’s boys U11 side and played for the 3rd XI league and Sunday friendly sides with his two sons aged 13 and 11, who both play for the club, Mark coached his youngest son’s team.

In his letter to the committee, club chairman Chris Russell, said: “In conjunction with the family we established a just giving page and as part of this the family would like to install a memorial bench in Mark’s honour by the cricket pitch at the Heath.

“It was felt that this would be a fitting reminder of Mark, his contribution to the club and a place for his boys to sit should they want to feel a connection to Mark.”

The letter also states there are only three benches on the outskirts of the cricket pitch which are frequently used by spectators and other visitors to The Heath.

It is the recommendation of council officers to approve providing permission.