This group is working to improve their area – in particular, the play park, which has been well used but is now tired, and the equipment is in need of regeneration.
The group, made up of Sovereign residents and other local people, wants to improve safety and reduce vandalism and anti-social behaviour in and around the park. They’re looking at requesting speed restrictions on the surrounding roads and prohibiting dog walking and fouling.
They also want to bring back community events, which used to be held in the park, so that the space can again become a focus point for the community.
Latest update:
The group’s running a residents’ survey, prompted by a number of park users who’d like to work with others to make the play park a better space for everybody.
They’d love to hear what local people have to say and you can complete the survey here until 30 October:
Complete survey
- In August the group held its first community event: ‘Picnic in the Park’ where there was lots of entertainment for all ages.
- Regular ‘stay and play’ family sessions also took place over the summer holiday.
- The group’s bought a large number of play items to be used in the park at events and play sessions.
- They also met with IDVerde, a play park specialist, to discuss future play park installations and costings
- And they plan to visit a world-leading play park in Exeter, which specialises in play equipment for children with disabilities.
If you’d like to keep up with Nelson Road Play Park group’s activities, take a look at their Facebook page.
They’d love to have a few more members to help organise future activities, as well as to hear from anyone in the community who’d like to come along. Please contact Becky Haydock on 0300 777 7837 or email becky.haydock@sovereign.org.uk for more details.
