Locals suggest ways of improving popular play area

The City Council is seeking to revitalise the Horseguards Play Area in St James. Members of the Thornton West Residents' Association, local children, and other users have been offering suggestions for the equipment they would like to see in the play area.

Residents have been sharing their views on how best to refurbish and enhance a play area in Exeter.

The City Council is seeking to revitalise the Horseguards Play Area in St James.

Members of the Thornton West Residents' Association, local children, and other users have been offering suggestions for the equipment they would like to see in the play area.

The site suffers from very poor drainage, which poses a challenge and impacts the available budget.

Ruth Williams, Lead Councillor for City Management, said:
“It was lovely to meet park users of all ages during the community engagement session. Despite the damp conditions, around 30 people braved the weather for an opportunity to chat with City Council parks staff and share their views about what they felt should be a priority for refreshing and improving the play park.

“The younger participants were particularly keen on having climbing equipment installed, while others expressed preferences for the development of shaded areas with fruit trees, seating and picnic benches near the play area, and a table tennis table!”

More from Exeter & East Devon News

On Air Now Ben Clark 7:00am - 11:00am
Now Playing
Running In The Family Level 42 Download
Recently Played

Schedule

  • Andy Green

    11:00am - 2:00pm

    Daytime Sponsored by Rose Lodge, news headlines, plus the chance to win some great prizes

  • Non Stop Pop

    2:00pm - 4:00pm

    The Music You Love

  • Elliot Woodford

    4:00pm - 7:00pm

    Drivetime Sponsored by Lovells Garage Ottery, with travel, news headlines, weather, tide times and afternoon mayhem

Today's Weather

  • Exmouth

    Light rain shower

    High: 21°C | Low: 15°C

  • Exeter

    Light rain shower

    High: 22°C | Low: 15°C

  • Dawlish

    Light rain shower

    High: 20°C | Low: 15°C

  • Torquay

    Light rain shower

    High: 20°C | Low: 16°C

  • Sidmouth

    Light rain shower

    High: 21°C | Low: 15°C

Easy Fundraising

What's On