Next phase of £3 million playground revamp announced
Residents are being asked for their views on plans to upgrade 11 more play areas in the city.
The proposals are the third stage in a £3 million scheme to improve facilities across the city and provide fun and inclusive areas that can be enjoyed by everyone in the city.
Fun and inclusive
Over the past few years, and particularly since Covid 19, play areas have become more popular than ever and are well-used by a wide range of people.
Earlier this year, following consultation with residents, 25 schemes were completed and a further seven are due to be finished by March next year.
Views sought
Residents are now being asked for their views on improvements to the play areas at:
- Hove Lagoon
- Vale Avenue
- Ovingdean
- William Clark Park
- Happy Valley
- Manor Road
- Wolseley Road
- Kingswood Flats
- Stanmer Heights
- Mile Oak
- Milner Road
As part of the consultation, Patcham residents are being asked to consider allocating the £45,000 currently available to spend at Vale Avenue play area, to the nearby playground in Mackie Park.
Patcham residents will be asked to comment on the future of play provision in the area following feedback received from the refurbishment of Mackie Park.
We're extending the consultation to keep it open until 13 January 2023.
Amazing investment
Councillor Amy Heley, co-chair of the Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee said: “We are delighted to be moving to the next stage of our £3 million play refurbishment programme, which is an amazing investment for the city of Brighton & Hove.
“Play areas and green spaces are instrumental in ensuring everyone has places they can visit to enjoy the fresh air, keep fit and meet friends.
25 already completed
“Our CityParks team has been working extremely hard and, so far, have completed 25 of the sites listed for refurbishment.
“There’s plenty more work to do though, and input from residents will help us to make informed decisions around the types of equipment to install in our play areas.
“Please make sure you share the play area consultation as far and wide as possible with all your friends and family.”
Developer funding
The playground improvement programme is funded using Section 106 contributions received from developers as part of the planning process, Play Revenue and Capital Budgets.
These funds can only be used on play areas within the vicinity of the development.
