East Kilbride councillor shares plans for new and improved play park

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An East Kilbride councillor has shared plans for a new and improved playpark in the town with work on site now underway. The removal of Hazelhead play park in St Leonards last May caused a backlash among the local community.The local authority said the equipment in the play park was badly damaged due to persistent vandalism and had to be removed for safety reasons – with the approval of the ward’s three councillors.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A 'Space to Play' campaign was spearheaded by Kirsten Robb, who was elected to the East Kilbride East ward at the recent local elections.

It also garnered the support of EK MSP, Collette Stevenson.Councillor Gladys Miller also worked alongside Councillor Graham Scott and former councillor, Jim Wardhaugh, behind the scenes to secure new facilities after the removal of the original play park.And a public consultation by South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) saw 77 per cent of people who responded stating that they wished to see facilities reinstated at Hazelhead play area.Now Councillor Robb has shared plans for Hazelhead with council bosses confirming work has begun on site.

She told Lanarkshire Live : "After I was elected I wanted to improve community liaison about Hazelhead Park and so shared the plans with my local constituents. "The community and I fought