Jurby Commissioners hopes a new play area will support a 'growing community'

Thursday, 2 May 2024 07:49

By Local Democracy Reporter - Emma Draper

Chair Kelly Charman says residents having their say in the design is important

Jurby Commissioners is hoping plans for a new play area in the parish will encourage future Island residents to move to the area.

Chair Kelly Charman and Vice Chair Lee Quaggin ran two drop in sessions for residents to have their say, and despite a low turnout, believe involving the community in the design is important. 

The local authority says the current park is old and now is the right time to redevelop the site for the children and families in the area. 

Mrs Charman says the community in the north is 'growing' and more facilities will support that:

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper spoke to Mrs Charman and Mr Quaggin, as well as a few local parents:

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