Play area facelift looks set to go ahead

LONG-awaited investment in a children’s play area at Mee Brow – half-way between Culcheth and Glazebury – looks set to go ahead after the proposal was given the “green light” for inclusion in the borough council’s capital investment programme.
A complete refurbishment of the play area and equipment seems on the cards.
Cllr Chris Vobe (pictured) has been campaigning for a “substantial” investment from the council to regenerate the playing field at Eden Avenue for several months.
He has met with council chief executive Steven Broomhead and lead member for Culture, Leisure and Sport Kate Hannon to make the case on behalf of residents.
Now, after a meeting between councillors and officers, the project looks set to come to life.
Cllor Vobe said: “Mee Brow has often ‘fallen between the cracks’ as far as the council is concerned, because of its location between Culcheth and Glazebury. I have always been determined, however, that residents here should benefit from the same high quality services and amenities that are afforded to everyone.
“When local councillors consulted with residents, they told us that their biggest priority for investment was the play area and sports facilities on Eden Avenue – they are simply not fit for purpose anymore!
Cllr Matt Smith and I visited the site with young people from the area, and they spoke to us passionately about what needed to be improved and how much residents would benefit from up to date equipment and provision.
“We have been very forthright and determined in our campaign, and have simply not let the matter drop with the council. Now, it appears that our lobbying has been successful.
“Once the project is placed in the council’s capital programme, the next stage will be to consider a range of designs and consult with local people on the specifics – what kind of equipment they would like to see installed, which design they prefer.”