We recently released a news article regarding an upcoming public consultation regarding two proposed S106 projects to upgrade outdoor spaces in Welland.

We had a good turn out on the day, but if you were not able to attend and would like to submit a response there is still time! Using this link you can provide feedback (be it positive or negative) on both proposals. If you would like us to be able to contact you to discuss your concerns further, please make sure you add your contact details in the response to the final question (otherwise your responses are completely anonymous).

Feedback link

Proposal: Upgrading and adding equipment to existing children’s play area on Blandford Close 

This area is already a designated ‘children’s play area’ but at the moment it is an area of bare tarmac. The proposal involves adding play equipment such as a roundabout, swing, playground markings, obstacle course etc to upgrade this area and make it more appealing for children. These photos are examples of proposed layouts – details to be finalised if this project goes ahead. 

For those at the end of Giffard Drive, the walk to the playground in the centre of the village is around 1km, and we feel that having a closer play space would benefit the people who live nearby. It would also provide an opportunity to offer additional equipment that we don’t have space for in the existing playground, such as an accessible roundabout.

Proposal: Addition of a pump track to the end of Spitalfields

The parish council have been approached in the past by local children requesting a pump track, and it is one of the proposed community development projects in our neighbourhood plan. We are now in a position to take this forward. 

A pump track is a recreational cycle track designed for push or pedal bikes. It would provide additional local recreational facilities for children, encouraging outdoor play and physical activity. 

What is S106 funding?

When new developments occur around an area, the council can apply for something called an S106 funding agreement – money provided by the developer specifically for the purpose of enhancing the open spaces in the village. This funding comes with project eligibility criteria, and if not used can ultimately be reclaimed by the housing developer. In the past, the Parish Council have used this funding to purchase the Community Orchard, build the Playpark and the Outdoor gym, and add outdoor sports facilities such as the table tennis table and basketball court to Spitalfields. We are currently finalising an agreement to use some for the purpose of footpath improvement projects around Welland. The proposed projects above would be funded through S106 monies.