New play equipment for playground as councils split cost

City councillor Sarah Murray was approached by a resident after a popular piece of play equipment was removed from the play area in Caister Avenue but not replaced.

Cllr Murray asked Worcester City Council to replace the four-way rocker but was told it was too expensive.

PLEASED: Sarah Murray is happy the equipment has been replaced (Image: Worcester Liberal Democrats)

Undeterred, Cllr Murray approached Warndon Parish Council and facilitated an agreement between the two councils to share the cost of the replacement play equipment.

Cllr Murray thanked both the councils for their help and understanding in coming to an agreement for the users of the play area.

“It means a lot that the councils came together in this instance,” said the Liberal Democrat councillor.

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“The play area is well loved and well used and it would have been a huge shame if the rocker had not been replaced.

“I totally understand that budgets are tight across the city, but I am so pleased that both councils agreed with the residents and myself that this was an important resource that couldn’t be ignored and were open minded to working with me to find this successful solution.”

The new four-way rocker was installed in the Caister Avenue play area last Friday (October 4).