A community play area in Whiteway in Bath is being given a new lease of life.
We’ve been given £40,000 to buy and install new play equipment at Whiteway Green as part of a funding initiative to support local communities, and work is well underway and on course to be completed in time for the summer holidays.
The new play area will include swings and toddler equipment, and will be installed close to the existing play site for older children.
Curo’s Director of Estates Services, Carl McMurtry, said: “Whiteway Green is one of our largest parks, and we’re excited to be able to deliver this project for the community.
“When putting the plans together, we listened to the views of young people, community groups and councillors, and we hope that the new play equipment will be used and enjoyed by families from around the local area.”
The money has been awarded as part of the Bath Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) - a planning charge introduced by the government to help local authorities support the development of their area to benefit communities, and Curo submitted the bid in partnership with B&NES councillors Tim Ball and Sarah Moore.
Councillor Sarah Moore said, "I'm delighted that the funding has been agreed and look forward to working with Curo on this project."