Torridge District Council is pleased to announce that four play areas in East-the-Water, Bideford; Hartland and Winkleigh have recently been opened following £210,000 worth of refurbishment works.
At Pollyfield, East-the-Water, Bideford, the Council has worked in partnership with the Pollyfield Community Centre to refurbish the infant play area. The Pollyfield Community Centre and local councillors have supported the project with some amazing fundraising events, alongside S106 housing development funds and Council Contribution, to ensure that a more interactive and usable space is now available for the community.
In Winkleigh, Elms Meadow has undergone a total refurbishment programme receiving all new equipment, with Westcotts Drive gaining a new multi-unit with surfacing and a new bench. In Hartland, the Northgate Play Area has received a significant upgrade.
The Winkleigh and Hartland sites have been funded by the Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund.
Councillor Lyndon Piper, Lead Member for Leisure, Torridge District Council, said: “Play has a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our children and young people and these upgraded facilities provide much needed free spaces for families to enjoy together. We thank all the communities involved for their patience during the works and look forward to seeing these play parks filled with fun, energy and laughter.”
