The plan for proposed improvements to the play area in Sandfield Road park have been released, and David and I have contacted local residents for their views.
The new basket swing and double swings have already been installed. Other improvements include
- improved goalmouth
- new zip wire/cableway
- new jungle swing (tractor tyre swing, not a rope swing a la Tarzan!)
- new skate learner steps and concrete wheels path for scooters, bikes and roller skates
- potential seating (tree trunk)
Click on the link to see the planned Skate steps and concrete paving[1]
But the item that is proving most controversial is the potential removal of fencing around the play area for the youngest children. The reason given for this is that it would open up the play area to the wider park and enable children to easily access all areas. But it appears that the motivation for this move may be financial.
The plans are too complex to upload to this site. We have leafleted folk in Staunton Road and most of Sandfield Road with copies and will email residents living in the rest of Sandfield Road, Headley Way, Woodlands Road, Woodlands Close and Beech Road who are on our e-list. The proposal to remove the fencing is subject to consultation and some of the nearest houses will be leafleted about this in due course – meanwhile David and I have already received a number of phone calls and emails from residents, all of whom are opposed to this option.
If you would like us to send you a copy of the plan please get in touch, or you are welcome to leave your comments on this site (see Contact Us! above). If you wish to join our mailing list for all such local issues, please let us know.