Ward Councillors Annie Maloney, Andrew Scopes and Shaf Ali (Labour, Beeston & Holbeck) are urging residents to have their say on proposals for Cottingley Playground and Skatepark.
Potential proposals for the Skatepark include:
- a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA);
- new access footpaths;
- maintenance of existing trees and vegetation including some clearance;
- additional bulb and tree planting;
- new seating;
- installing outdoor gym equipment in designated areas;
- a new meeting point with moveable hammocks; and
- installing two new table tennis tables.
Potential proposals for the playground include:
- extension to the existing play area utilising the current equipment and additional play items such as springies, three seat swing and a quad climbing frame;
- footpaths to be resurfaced to assist people in accessing the site;
- an additional second gate to increase safety and accessibility;
- new bench seating;
- a new footpath to be installed to the rear of the substation containing trim trail and imaginative play items;
- a large ‘sea monster’ creating a focal point and an imaginative play piece;
- a small play fort at the end of the trim trail, with a circular path that can double as a trundle track;
- tree and wildflower planting to add colour and interest, whilst improving biodiversity in the area;
- a large community mural to the rear of the substation;
- existing desire lines to be formalised with tarmac; and
- re-siting some of the existing boulders to create focal points.
The online consultations can be found at morleytowndeal.commonplace.is
Groundwork Yorkshire will also be undertaking some ‘in person’ consultation sessions on:
- Thursday 23 May: 1–3pm outside Cottingley Primary Academy
- Thursday 30 May: 9:30–10:30am at Cottingley Playground; and 10:45–11:45am at Cottingley Skatepark.
Councillor Annie Maloney said:
“My Ward Colleagues and I are excited about the potential these proposals have to be transformational for Cottingley and hope residents take the time to complete the survey.”
This post is based on a press release issued by Beeston & Holbeck Councillors
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