Hyndburn’s
oldest community space, Milnshaw Park, has received a £100,000 facelift to its
footpaths. Over several years the parks paths had been deteriorating and
becoming a real issue for the residents of Accrington. Its rejuvenation has
been a priority for both Milnshaw Ward Labour Councillors, Paul Cox & Clare
Pritchard, and something they have pledged to improve.
The
work has focused on restoring the pavements in the park, Cllr Cox said -
“The park is something I’m really proud
of and over the last ten years I have seen it slowly become a shadow of its
former self. Investment was desperately needed to repair the footpaths. The
investment is a firm commitment that this Labour Council values this public
open space and believes as I do that Milnshaw Park is a valued community asset”.
Along
with the footpath repair work a new gate has been installed which forms part of
a new wider entrance area. A spokesperson for The Friends of Milnshaw Park was
overjoyed with the work and hopes that this will help drive forward other
projects planned for the park. One such project is a new multiuse games area
that would hopefully replace the former tennis courts.
Councillor Cox continued this point “more work needs to be done, but this is an excellent start. The redevelopment of this park is something that has been needed for years and is something I’m going to carry on working to achieve”.
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