Conwy play areas boosted by UK funding

Conwy play areas boosted by UK funding

MUGA, Min-y-Don, Old Colwyn

Improvements have been made to nearly a third of play areas in Conwy County, with new surfacing and play equipment.

Forty three (43) play areas in Conwy County have had a revamp, thanks to funding from the UKSPF Conwy Community Regeneration Key Fund, part of the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

The improvement work has included laying 2,600 square metres of replacement safety surfacing; improving drainage; replacing gates; and repainting and line marking at 14 Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs).

At Pentre Mawr Park in Abergele, an inclusive roundabout and basket swing have been installed to make play accessible to more children. The Great Orme play area now features a new adventure trail, and Penmaenmawr’s Dingle play area has a new slide and bowl spinner.

The Council says collaboration has been key to making the most of the scheme.

Cllr Goronwy Edwards, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Transport and Facilities, said: “We’ve worked alongside Bay of Colwyn Town Council, who provided funding for new swings at Bryn Cadno and Glyn Estate. Llandudno Town Council funded new playground gates at West Shore, and we worked with Llysfaen Community Council to provide a new shelter at Parc Peulwys.  

“At Penrhynside, we put in a new slide and rotor play equipment in conjunction with the Federation of Llandudno Friends Groups, who also installed new play equipment at Glanwydden.

“Working with town and community councils and volunteer groups has maximised the benefits for local residents.”

Cllr Nigel Smith, Conwy’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy, said: “The Community Regeneration Key Fund has made it possible for funding to be distributed across the county to make sure local communities benefit from UKSPF.

“I’m delighted that these projects have had a direct impact by upgrading play facilities in the heart of our communities – all brought to fruition by working in, and with, our communities.”

More information about the successful projects and UKSPF can be found on the Council’s website at: Community Regeneration Key Fund - Conwy County Borough Council

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus