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Halton: Plans to build new play area move ahead
Plans to build a new play area in Halton are set to move ahead - but only with the help of the local community.
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The playground on the park at Grove Road was dismantled three years ago because of anti-social behaviour, leaving children in the Templegate estate area without anywhere suitable to play.
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Now, with the backing of local councillor Bill Hyde, plans for a new safe play area have been put forward, but set further back from local houses in the centre of the recreation ground.
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It would have equipment suitable for children aged one to eight and be surrounded by a small fence at an estimated cost of 70,000.
Before plans can go ahead the views of local parents and residents are being sought.
Councillor Hyde (Cons,Temple Newsam) said: "I believe that this new facility would be great for the community and provide a much needed place of local children to play safely.
"The views of local residents are needed before we can move forward to the next stage and I therefore urge people to write to me. Without the support of the community it is unlikely that the plans will go ahead."
Councillor Hyde can be contacted via email at: william.hyde@leeds.gov.uk
Alternatively by writing to him at the Civic Hall, Leeds LS1 1UR or 8 Kirkfield View, Colton, LS15 9DX.
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