Broomfield Play Area

A message from Councillor Ashley, for the North Ward

Broomfield Play Park

Since last May I have had concerned local residents contact me with regards to the state of Broomfield play area

Following a meeting this morning with John Stevens, who is the Play Area Management & Development Officer at Telford and Wrekin, we have discussed possible improvements and additions to the play area with £7000 of Section 106 money to improve the area.

The reason behind using Section 106 money is because normal funding for renovating or adding play equipment in the Borough’s play areas are prioritised under child density and how deprived the area is, as Newport is not classed as a deprived area it is not high on the list for funding.

Although £7000 doesn’t sound a lot of money it will add much needed maintenance and additional play equipment for Broomfield play area.

What we discussed this morning was that the existing play equipment needs a coat of paint / renovating, there is one wooden seat in a bad state of repair which needs to be replaced and additional seating maybe required, moving the goal posts to a different location so the grass can recover on the existing pitch and the possibility of adding a couple of extra play equipment.

We are still looking at feasibility of what can be done to this area, so if any local residents have any suggestions or comments, then please do not hesitate to contact me on either by phone: 07800671789 or email: Daniel.Ashley@telford.gov.uk

There have been reports of vandalism in the play area where perimeter fencing panels have been damaged by passing cars, fencing panels being stolen and dog fouling! The play area is for the enjoyment of the local children and residents and vandalism only decreases its enjoyment and costs money to put right, so please show some consideration.

Let’s keep our Borough play areas looking good and free of vandalism for the enjoyment of our children and future generations to come.