Residents have been asking when Hesketh Crescent play area will be improved as they are keen to maximise its potential. Residents had a long wait for the play area to be refurbished, but many people feel that there needs to be more play equipment.
Consultation on the refurbishment of the Hesketh Crescent play area took place in 2014 and work started at the end of 2015 and opened October 2016. Opening was delayed as the contractor went into administration.
Councillor Nadine Watts (Old Town) said, “Hesketh Crescent is the one play area that I get asked about the most. Residents had a long wait for it to be refurbished and were disappointed with the results. The play value definitely needs to be increased, particularly for the younger children. This play area has a lot of potential and it would be good to make the most of it.”
There is a sum of money set aside for this play area. All the play areas in Old Town & East Wichel will transfer from Swindon Borough Council to the South Swindon Parish Council. Unfortunately, this is taking longer than anticipated, but should be complete by April.
Councillors Nadine Watts and Jane Milner-Barry have asked for the Hesketh Crescent play area to be a priority in Old Town and have also requested some additional parish funding on completion of the transfer. Nadine said, “It is good to be able to push for this as a ward and also a parish councillor.”
