Residents to get say in design of new play park in Fife town
Local residents can have a say on what goes into the re-design of a play park.
Fife Council wants to hear feedback on its plans for the facility in Sauchie Street, Kinglassie.
The new park will be funded by the local authority, Kinglassie Community Council and Section 75 funding - money that developers pay to help improve local services and infrastructure when they build new houses.
The community council is actively fundraising and has submitted funding applications to Fife Environment Trust as well as the Westfield Fund.
Councillor Linda Erskine, spokesperson for communities and leisure, said: “Play is important for children’s health and wellbeing, and play parks provide important opportunities for outdoor play.
“We’re planning to refurbish Sauchie B Park play area in Kinglassie and want to make sure it’s suitable and accessible to everyone who may use it. We’re currently carrying out a consultation where the community can let us know their thoughts on the design and the play equipment that they would like to see included as part of it.
“I’d encourage as many people as possible to take part and have their say.” Go to https://haveyoursay.fife.gov.uk/communities/sauchie-street/ or by pick up a form from the Mitchell Hall, and return it by May 3.
Kathryn McNeill from Kinglassie Community Council, said: “We are thrilled to be participating in partnership with Fife Council to provide a safe, stimulating play area for our village. We encourage people to look at the consultation and have their say; this facility is for the whole village so everyone's opinions matter.”