
Playgrounds across Stoke-on-Trent are set for improvements thanks to £500,000 of funding that will focus on greenspace improvements and include local parks.
The funding, from the council’s Capital Improvement Fund, will be used to refresh and repair play areas - creating safer, more welcoming spaces for children and families.
Improvements will include cleaning, painting, and repairing play equipment, creating enhanced spaces for children and young people to enjoy physical activity and social interaction.
Work will begin on Monday 28 July and will be divided into two phases. Phase one will be minor repairs, cleaning and painting, with phase two focusing on repairing and replacing broken equipment through specialist contractors.
Councillor Amjid Wazir, cabinet member for city pride, enforcement and sustainability at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “Stoke-on-Trent has a great network of parks and playgrounds and we’re incredibly proud of our outdoor green spaces.
“They’re enjoyed by so many and help form part of a child’s early development through exercise and social contact, so it’s important that we continue to improve them and make sure they’re fit for purpose.
“This investment will make a real difference to families across the city and help ensure our playgrounds remain great places to enjoy.”
As part of the work, from Monday, 28 July, Meaford Drive (Blurton), Bengry Park (Normacot), and Falcon Road (Meir Park) will be out of use for cleaning and painting.
To learn more about our parks and playgrounds: visit: www.stoke.gov.uk/playgrounds.
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