The future of Piggy Park at Devonshire Road is to be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting on 11th March 2015.
The area is owned by Hyndburn Borough Council and was once used as a children’s play area. However, the play equipment was removed many years ago and the site now comprises an area of level grass with some paths which date back to the time when the area was used as a play area.
The Rishton Food Growing Association (RFGA) has identified the site as one that could be used as a local allotment / food growing area. The RFGA propose to develop the area for local residents to use to grow their own food through the provision of raised beds, small allotment plots and a polytunnel, which would be for the benefit of those that use the site.
Cllr Harry Grayson has been liaising with the RFGA and requested £10,000 from Rishton Area Council funds to get the project off the ground. Cllr Ken Moss is portfolio holder for allotments and will be presenting the report to Cabinet for approval.
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