Have your say on the Cottingley Playground and Skatepark proposals

Ward councilors 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-purpose gaming area (MUGA);
• new access paths;
• maintenance of existing trees and vegetation, including some clearing;
• additional planting of bulbs and trees;
• new seats;
• installation of outdoor gym equipment in designated areas;
• a new meeting point with mobile hammocks; and
• installation of two new table tennis tables.

Potential proposals for the playground include:

• expanding the existing play area using current equipment and additional play items such as swings, a three-seat swing and a four-seat climbing frame;
• paths be redeveloped to help people access the site;
• an additional second gate to increase safety and accessibility;
• new banquettes;
• a new trail to be installed behind the substation, featuring cut trails and imaginative play items;
• a large “sea monster” that creates a focal point and an imaginative play piece;
• a small play fort at the end of the cutting path, with a circular path that can double as a truncated track;
• planting trees and wildflowers to add color and interest while improving biodiversity in the area;
• a large communal mural behind the station;
• existing desire lines to be formalized with asphalt; and
• repositioning some of the existing boulders to create focal points.

Online consultations can be found at morleytowndeal.commonplace.is

Groundwork Yorkshire will also hold some ‘in person’ consultation sessions on:

• Thursday 23rd May: 1-3pm outside Cottingley Primary Academy
• Thursday 30 May: 9.30am–10.30am at Cottingley Playground; and 10:45–11:45 a.m. at Cottingley Skatepark.

Councilor Annie Maloney said:

“My ward colleagues and I are excited about the potential these proposals have to be transformative for Cottingley and we 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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