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 holding its first community event on Saturday 18 August, 11am to 3pm in the park called “Picnic in the Park”. Bring a picnic and join in the fun. Lots of entertainment for all ages.
- The group’s met with IDVerde, a play park specialist, to discuss future play park installations and costings
- The group’s purchased a large number of play items to be used in the park at events and play sessions.
- During the summer holidays the group will be holding regular “Stay and Play” sessions for families.
- The group plans to visit a world-leading play park in Exeter. The park 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.
