Playgrounds Upgrade Planned

CHALKWELL Park is one of a number of local green spaces set to benefit from new funding.

Following a consultation earlier this year, Southend City Council (SCC) has confirmed major improvements will be carried out at Chalkwell Park, Priory Park, Southchurch Park, Bournes Green Park, Belfairs Park, Oakwood Park, and Friars Park, funded through a £1million investment from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

News of the imminent improvements come as a relief to residents who have been taking to social media to bemoan the broken playground apparatus at Chalkwell Park.

Lydia Hyde, Labour councillor responsible for climate, environment, and waste, said: “I am passionate about this issue, and in 2022, I proposed a ‘Better Play’ motion to the council to improve play areas for our young citizens.

“I am now pleased to be in a position to work with officers to deliver on these ambitions.”

Two pieces of play equipment remain out of action at Chalkwell Park as the council waits on replacement parts.

Ms Hyde added: “Currently, two pieces of play equipment are out of service at the London Road playground in Chalkwell Park.

“The slide unit has been decommissioned, and replacement parts are on order. Additionally, we are repairing the ‘hip-hop’ unit by rebuilding its worn bearing.”

Work on the parks is set to set to start this autumn.

Picture: Swings in Chalkwell Park. Pic SCC

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