Preston City Council allocate £200,000 to improve parks across the city

Preston City Council have allocated £200,000 to make improvements to the city’s parks and open spaces.

The funding comes from the Preston’s UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) which was awarded to the council.

After approval at the Full Council on 27 June, the improvement plans can now be put to action, alongside some match funding with the sport and leisure budgets and outside bodies.

Projects outlined for funding include BMX improvements at Preston Pirates, Fishwick Recreation Ground, London Road, improvements to Preston allotment sites, upgrades to basketball courts at Ashton Park and Moor Park and a creation of football pitch at Grange Park, including drainage works.

There will also be multi-use games area (MUGA) upgrades at Fairfax Road, Smiths Recreation Ground, Selbourne Street, Haslam Park, Moor Park (wheeled sports area) and Ribbleton Park skatepark.

Drainage upgrades are due at Goosnargh Green, Garstang Road / South Drive, Levensgarth Avenue / Singleton Close and Frenchwood Recreation.

The new 110k slide at With Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council — The new 110k slide at Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council

King George V Park, Broughton will also undergo changing facility improvements and there will be refurbishment to a number of children’s play areas.

Councillor Freddie Bailey, Cabinet member for environment and community safety, said: “I’m delighted that an element of the UK Shared Prosperity Funding will be used to make these much-needed improvements at a number of sites across Preston.

“All these projects will further improve the quality of the Council’s parks and open space sites for residents and visitors alike. The projects will have a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing and will contribute to increased biodiversity within the city.”

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