Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will be improving facilities at Sorrell Road Recreation Ground in Nuneaton and has listened to residents' views.
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will be improving facilities at Sorrell Road Recreation Ground in Nuneaton and has listened to residents' views.
The play equipment has been well used, so it is time for a refresh, and the Council is looking to get the best value for money and improve the facilities on offer.
To that end, the Council conducted an online survey and a consultation event at the Hill Top & Caldwell Big Local (HTC) Hub in Donnithorne Avenue, Nuneaton.
As a result of comments obtained within the survey, a good understanding was gained as to who uses the park, the frequency of use, and the types of activities it is used for.
The Council will now put together a refurbishment plan to address the main issues highlighted through the consultation within the overall approved budget.
The improvements are costing around £200,000, with £100,000 coming from a local partner HTC Big Local.
Included in the plan are:
- New young children’s play area
- New older children’s play equipment
- Outdoor fitness equipment
- More benches and bins
- New paths and entrances
- Line marking to ball court
A spokesperson for HTC Big Local said:
"HTC Big Local is a resident-led initiative, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, where it has seen over £1m invested in Hill Top and Caldwell over the last 10 years.
"Its main aims are that communities can make a difference to the needs it prioritises and makes the area an even better place to live.
“The HTC Partnership has consulted residents, who told us they wanted to see activities for young people be a priority, and by investing £100,000 to rejuvenate the park at Sorrell Road, this is what this project will help to achieve.
“The Partnership is really pleased to see this project come to fruition for the local community, and it is a great legacy for Big Local.’’
Cllr Tim Jenkins, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Communities and Health, said:
“We would like to thank all residents who completed the online consultation questionnaire and came to the consultation event.
“We appreciate the time taken to comment on the refurbishment of what will be a vastly improved local park.’’