£1m Boost for Children’s Play
£1m Boost for Children’s Play
Children across Tameside are going to get exciting new play opportunities thanks to a £1m government grant.
The money, which has been awarded as part of the Department of Children, Schools and Family’s Children’s Plan; Building Brighter Futures, will be used to fund a three year programme to redevelop and build up to 25 play areas in the borough.
The council successfully bid for the investment around the theme of the four elements - earth, wind, water and fire.
Tameside Council’s Play Development Manager Liz Hughes explained: “This investment responds to a national overwhelming call from children, young people and their families for more high quality, exciting and safe play opportunities for children in every local neighbourhood.
“Nationally there is a gap in children experiencing outdoor, independent, active and adventurous play and this funding aims to address this and promote more external play.”
The new equipment will include items such as sand pits and water features - such as the water pump at Hyde Park - to represent the various elements. It will be accessible for all ages but there will be a special focus on provision for eight to 13 year-olds.
The four elements theme will also be the focus of the council’s annual Play Day which will take place in the summer.
Work on the play areas is due to start in early summer.
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