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Public consultation on play area in Valley Gardens, Harrogate
DATE RELEASE ISSUED: 11 November 2008
VALLEY GARDENS PLAY AREA TO GET A REVAMP
Harrogate Borough Council's Parks Team has
started consulting on proposals to give a £160,000 makeover
to the ever-popular children's play area within the Valley
Gardens.
Staff will be in the Valley Gardens play area on Saturday, 15
November between 10.00 am and 2.30 pm for this first phase
consultation and would like to hear from parents and children as
well anyone else with an interest in the play area.
Councillor Pat Jones, Cabinet Member for Cultural Services,
hopes people will give their views on what they would like to see
included. She said: "This is
a huge pot of money and we want to spend it
wisely. I should add that this money comes from
funds created by contributions made from developers and is
earmarked purely to develop play opportunities within the play
area, not for any other part of the Gardens.
"We have nearly 60 play areas in the district and the Valley
Gardens remains one of the most popular. Gone
are the days when it was just slides, swings and seesaws, children
want things that are fun and challenging. So we
want to hear their thoughts and those of their parents too on what
should be included."
Following the first consultation, plans and designs will be
drawn up for further consultation in February with the hope that
the enhancements and new equipment will be in
place ready for the summer holidays. ENDS
If anyone would like to contribute to the consultation but
can't be in the Gardens on 15 November, they can telephone Kate
Dawson, Parks Development Officer on 01423 841037 or email
kate.dawson@harrogate.gov.uk