Local families really value the play facilities at Stationers Park, so its been very depressing to see the slow decline of the popular children’s playfort (see picture), with years of broken promises by the Council on repairing or replacing it. But now there is some good news at last!
Thanks to the hard work of the residents in the ‘Friends of Stationers Park’ and our local parks officers, a bid for a Government ‘Playbuilder’ grant has been successful. This means that part of the capital funding for a new big play facility is available – but more work and funding is needed to make this a reality.
I’m pushing the Council on a number of points:
- The Council need to facilitate a big consultation event at Hornsey Vale Community Centre so that more local families can have an input into the plans. I know the Friends of Stationers Park are committed to getting a worthy successor to the much-loved playfort – but we need to make sure the Council don’t cut corners and push for something cheaper and less impressive.
- Getting in external grants is fantastic, but that’s no excuse for Haringey Council to wash their hands of their financial responsibility – this is a Council park. I’m pressing Haringey to match fund any external grants to demonstrate their commitment and encourage donors.
- To get a move on – residents have waited long enough for action!
If you want to get involved with the Friends of Stationers Park to help improve the park and the play facilities please get in contact and I’ll pass on your details.
January 18th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I am writing to let you know that Playdale did put in some plans which were shelved to refurbish the above site prior to the council being awarded the Playbuilder monies.
I have left our website address so that you can view our equipment which would certainly enhance what is a lovely but tired park
If you would like to speak to me my number is 07974 963254