Over £30,000 to be invested in play area in Derbyshire village

By Wiktoria Wrzyszcz
Published 18th Apr 2023, 13:30 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2023, 13:30 BST
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A play area in New Tupton will be upgraded with new equipment later this year thanks to a nationwide grant programme.

Tupton Parish Council has been successful in their application to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for a £15,650 grant towards the upgrades to Ford Street Play Area.

The Parish Council is adding the same amount so that over £30,000 will be invested in new equipment on Ford Street, Tupton.

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The plans include upgrading existing equipment, such as seats and chains in the swings, as well as installing new attractions.

Two picnic tables are planned to be installed, alongside a rota web climber and a step link.

A swirl roundabout and a basket swing will also be included, to provide facilities for disabled play users.

Ruth Price, clerk at Tupton Parish Council confirmed the council is still awaiting for a licence to introduce the changes, but she believes this will be granted within three weeks, allowing the new equipment to be installed mid summer.

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