CURRENT PLAY PROJECTS
Mobile Street Sports (delivered 2008 to 2012)
Mobile skate ramps and a ball cage are being delivered by a new Street Sports Development Officer to parishes that do not benefit from and which cannot find sites for permanent activities of this nature. This will initially run for a period of three years.
Main funding - Big Lottery Fund; additional funding - Horsham District Council
Ashington Community Centre Play Area (to be delivered in 2009)
Ashington Parish Council are leading a project to deliver a new innovative play space for children over the age of 12 near the Community Centre in Ashington.
Main funding – Big Lottery Fund; additional funding – Ashington Parish Council
Southwater Country Park Play Area (to be delivered in 2009)
Horsham District Council are leading a project to renovate Southwater Country Park Play Area into an exciting Adventure Play Area for children and young people of all ages.
Sole funding – Big Lottery Fund
Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Play Area and Youth Shelter (to be delivered in 2009)
Broadbridge Heath Parish Council are leading a project to deliver new play facilities to Broadbridge Heath, including more challenging play equipment at the Village Centre and a new Youth Shelter.
Main funding – Big Lottery Fund; additional funding – Broadbridge Heath Parish Council
Sullington Village Hall Play Area (to be delivered in 2009)
Storrington and Sullington Parish Council are leading a project to provide a new play area at Sullington Village Hall to provide better play for younger children and a more demanding play experience for over 12’s.
Main funding – Big Lottery Fund; additional funding – Storrington and Sullington Parish Council
Bike Track (to be delivered in 2009)
Horsham District Council will be delivering a new grass bike track to the Horsham area with balance beams and rumble strips. This would be suitable for mountain bikes and bmx bikes.
Sole funding – Big Lottery Fund
Do you have a playful project to fund?
Much of our play improvement programme relies on funds obtained through external grants. The District Council can usually only access these funds through a local community group or friends group. If you think your local play area needs renovation and you can drum up some enthusiasm from local people to get involved, get in touch and see if you could make a difference to your local play space.
If you wish to discuss any ideas or issues around children’s play, please contact the Parks Community Liaison Officer on 01403 215201 or email freeplayzone@horsham.gov.uk