Yahoo News Works to give £225k revamp to one of Nuneaton's oldest parks to 'start soon'
Works to give a £225,000 revamp to one of Nuneaton's oldest parks to 'start soon'. That is according to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council as it prepares to give a huge make-over to Sorrell Road park.
A concept masterplan was previously revealed for the park, which has not been upgraded since 2006, but now the Town Hall says it wants residents' views before the work starts. As part of this, an online and in person consultation is due to take place.
"A huge make-over will soon be carried out at the park, which was last refurbished in 2006." a Town Hall spokesperson said.
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"We are looking to get the best value for money and improve the facilities on offer and would like to hear your opinions through our online survey."
The works will be paid for in part, around £100,000 from the Hill Top and Caldwell Big Local (HTC) The rest, £125k, will come from the £4,028,173 UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) given to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
How to have your say
The online survey has launched today (June 25). It will run until Tuesday, July 9. The council has said that it does not capture any uniquely identifiable data about participants.
It can be found online here
There are also two consultation events being held today (June 25) at the HTC Hub from 1pm to 3pm and 4pm until 6pm.
The park is set to become one of eight new look 'Community Parks' in the borough. It is one of several to be given a make-over including Marlborough Road recreation ground.
