Penn Conservative councillor Paul Singh has welcomed the installation of new play equipment at the Windsor Avenue Playing Fields in his ward.
The equipment is being funded by so-called “Section 106 monies” that the council has received from a nearby residential development on the site of the former Warstones Inn.
Local residents were asked for their views on what the new equipment should include during a three-week public consultation in May 2019.
Cllr Singh said: “This refurbishment of the play equipment at the Windsor Avenue Playing Fields is long overdue, so I am delighted it is finally happening. Local schools and residents have been involved in shaping the plans for the new equipment, which is being funded by money received from a nearby residential development.
“Facilities such as play areas are vitally important for the health and wellbeing of our children, and I know that many families in the area will be pleased to see this new equipment being installed.”
Local resident Steph Haynes, whose children grew up using the Windsor Avenue Playing Fields, said: “I am delighted to see the play equipment at Windsor Avenue being replaced with new equipment. This will make a huge difference to children and families in Penn. Having decent quality facilities like this is so important in making the area a family-friendly place to live. I would like to thank Cllr Singh for his help in making this happen.”
