Members of Colebrooke Parish Council were very excited to celebrate the opening of their re-vamped play park at the end of August. The council initiated this project some time ago, starting with a big coffee morning to consult with local families about what they would like to see happen. A slide and roundabout were the initial priorities, but as the project grew, more equipment and facilities were added. The parish council increased its precept specifically to provide some funds for this work and in addition, other finance came from Section 106 funding and a grant from the Suez Community Fund, with a total overall cost of £39,874.
Penny Clapham, Parish Clerk said, “This is a huge achievement for Colebrooke; one which the Parish Council, working with other partners and parishioners has worked tirelessly for years to bring to fruition.”
Lots of great activities for the children and a great place to sit and have a cuppa! What a lovely project!
A play park is such a huge asset for a community, and are a quiet provision of local councils that are not always appreciated as they should be. We loved this story about how Colebrook consulted with the community to gather their thoughts, showing the importance of community consultation. The council then raised the funds, both through raising the precept and using planning obligations and a grant fund. An amazing piece of work, and a huge achievement indeed!
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