Limeside Park set to undergo makeover

A Local Improvement Fund cash boost means that Limeside Park is set to undergo a £38,650 makeover.

Work will see the existing multiple games area resurfaced and a ball stop fence will be added.

Along with tree and shrub planting, the improvements will create a new activity space to encourage more creative play and exercise.

The work is aimed at deterring anti-social behaviour, providing better games facilities and encouraging use of the park by the local community.

Labour Councillor Kyle Phythian said: "Limeside Park should be well used by the local community.

"This upgrade will improve the games area as well as making the park a nicer place to spend time in.

"We are also improving the drainage as some areas get very muddy.

"I am really pleased we have been able to get such a big investment in Limeside."

Funding has also been secured to tackle complaints of speeding on Pretoria Road.

A total of £10,000 will pay for three sets of speed cushions and the signs and advertising needed to put the scheme in place.

Labour Councillor Hannah Roberts added: "Pretoria Road residents have complained to us about anti-social driving on the street and speed cushions are the recommended way to tackle this.

"We will carry out door to door consultation with residents about the scheme before any work is done.

"A Traffic Regulation Order will also be needed for the scheme to go ahead.

"I hope that residents will support the proposal which is designed to deal with the concerns raised with us."

Residents of Vicarage Street have also complained about the state of land at the end of the street and the impact this has on the local environment.

The successful bid by Hollinwood Councillors will tidy up the land, and remove dangerous/damaged material and an illegal fence.

Trees will be planted and benches put in, creating a pleasant green space for local families.

Councillor Phythian said: "I’m really pleased these bids have been successful and three areas in Hollinwood Ward will benefit.

"The Local Improvement Fund is a Labour initiative to improve local areas.

"We are always keen to hear ideas from local residents for this kind of small scale scheme to make life better for them and their neighbours."

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