At the recent meeting of East Williamston Community Council, an update was given to members on play parks within the ward.

At the East Williamston facility, councillors heard that the swings need attention, multi play unit fastenings need to be tightened and the astroturf is falling away and also needs urgent attention.

In Pentlepoir – urgent work is needed on the obstacle course, with the hanging ropes possibly needing to be removed. Log walk u bolts are missing and the log has been floating about.

A resident had complained about the gathering of leaves on the pavement near the play area, which was duly attended to by PCC’s maintenance team, to whom he extended his thanks.

Broadmoor – the obstacle course top bar was badly rotten and mini multi-play boards are quite dangerous.

Plus some overhanging trees were flagged-up – and a request to ask PCC about possible ash die-back.

As the Community Council only rents this land, they should not be responsible for them, councillors discussed.

The future of the Broadmoor facility will be carefully considered at the next meeting due to the poor condition of equipment.

A full survey needs to be carried out with a carpenter to assess the condition of the equipment.