"CHILDREN could be locked out
of almost 200 parks if Highland
Council’s latest budget cuts go
ahead.
The local authority has suggested
closing two thirds of play
facilities in the region, leaving
fewer than 100 in an area the size
of Belgium.
Senior councillors have said
they can no longer afford to
maintain old equipment and that
some parks are unsafe so will
need to be closed unless communities
can take responsibility
for them."
If these cuts get approval at the Highland Council budget meeting next month then Nairn would take its pro-rata share presumably and some bairns in town would be without their local play equipment.
Until recently it was hoped to expand play areas in the town, there is an organisation dedicated to raise funding for that and their Facebook page is here. It could be very sad indeed if we were to go backwards instead of forwards when it comes to play facilities for children. Surely our local councillors will vote against the measure.
More details in today's edition of the Inverness Courier.
Update: Murd Dunbar has posted a picture of the swings at Mill Road bereft of any seats or chains holding them. Away for repairs? Will there be any cash for that though?
Part of the roundabout seems to be missing as well, is this carry on all about insurance? Why are they penalising children?
ReplyDeleteMurd is on the case anon, he is awaiting a reply from one of our councillors on why the swings are like they are just now.
ReplyDeleteHI Anon, Murd tells us that all the remaining equipment seems to be there and intact.
ReplyDeleteNo update from our councilors so sent the following to Freedom of information along with picture of missing swings . Will keep you informed when receive explanation
ReplyDeleteAs you can see the swings at the river side Nairn have been removed.
I have asked my local councilor what was the reason but they can not explain the reason for the removal or if they will be replaced?
Can you supply me with the answer as to why they were removed or will they be replaced?
YOURS MURD DUNBAR