£95k has been invested into Hutton play area as part of a council initiative.

South Ribble Borough Council have refurbished the play area as part of £2.4m investment into play areas across the borough.

Hutton play area, which was last updated in 2000, has seen major improvements with state-of-the-art facilities added such as a zip line, somersault bars, grasshoppers, dino swing and more.

The area is aimed at toddlers (ages 2-6) and juniors (ages 7-12).

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Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Property, Assets, Commercial Services & Major Developments, Councillor Aniela Bylinski-Gelder said: “We are so pleased to have completed yet another play area refurbishment in the borough.

“Hutton play area was highly requested to be refurbished by residents and will benefit so many families in the area.”

The play area is now open to the public and can be found just off Moor Lane.

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