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Telford park plan: Swings, slides and zip-wires in proposal for two-acre attraction

A new park could be built in Telford – and residents are being asked to have their say.

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The new, two-acre park, could be the third to be developed in Lightmoor.

Plans for the park, alongside Stocking Park Road, include a play area with swings, slides and a zip-wire, which were all suggested by children at an earlier consultation.

It may also include a wild play trail set in a wildflower area with long grass and equipment for youngsters to explore.

There are also proposals to install a range of outdoor gym equipment for adults.

There will also be nearly 40 trees, paths, benches and litter bins in the park which will be jointly funded by Bournville Village Trust and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), and managed by the trust. Becci Youlden, head of stewardship and new communities at Bournville Village Trust, said: "We think providing open spaces and parks is a really important part of developing a community, which is why we're pleased to reveal plans for Lightmoor's latest park.

"Not only will it provide fantastic facilities for children and families to enjoy, but its paths will form part of the network spanning the whole village.

"We hope, once developed, it will encourage families to embrace an active lifestyle, enjoy the great facilities on their doorstep and come together as a community." Karl Tupling, General manager for the Midlands at the HCA said: "Lightmoor is an excellent example of the HCA's work to increase house building and help more local people have access to a home of their own.

"Open spaces such as this new park are an important part of this work, helping to create an attractive new community that people want to live in."

Residents can view consultation documents and plans for the park by visiting the Oak Tree Community Centre or Bournville Village Trust's office, both in Lightmoor.

The Lightmoor Village development will create up to 1,000 homes as well as community facilities, like the park once complete.

For more information about Lightmoor Village, visit bvt.org.uk

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