https://www.change.org/p/better-playgro ... on=minibar
Have just posted the following update on the petition - it is vital that everyone continues to sign and share as widely as possible if we have any chance of getting these much needed renovations.
11 Jan 2017 — Further to our deputation made at the last All Lambeth Council meeting in October 2016, we have received the written response below from one of the Lambeth Council officers. Despite trying to ascertain the details / opportunities that exist in relation to playground renovations and the Capital Parks Programme, we have yet to have any direct correspondence with Cllr Jack Hopkins - who was also not present for our deputation to the council. Efforts are ongoing and with the support of local Conservative Councillors in Clapham Common Ward, we hope to provide a more detailed update in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, please do continue to help raise awareness of the petition and secure signatures - your help, as always, is much appreciated.
“The most recent quarterly safety report for the Windmill play area was carried out on 16th September 2016. A lot of the equipment is old and needs updating therefore renewing this play area is part of the number issues we will be addressing for the next phase of the Capital Parks Programme which is being finalised.
The safety report hasn't flagged anything as requiring immediate action although two items are classified as high risk for which we have a recommended three months to remedy.
The Lambeth Landscapes Team will be assessing these two high risk items which includes repairing the wet pour (flooring trip hazard) and replacing the timber panels on the play equipment.
The area has been checked again on 21 October 2016. The toilets were clean, but we have noted some missing tiles and a blocked urinal, both of which have been referred to the Lambeth Landscapes Team to remedy. The sandpit was clean apart from a few leaves which is inevitable at this time of year.”
[url]https://www.change.org/p/better-playgrounds-for-children-on-clapham-common?source_location=minibar[/url]
[b]Have just posted the following update on the petition - it is vital that everyone continues to sign and share as widely as possible if we have any chance of getting these much needed renovations.[/b]
11 Jan 2017 — Further to our deputation made at the last All Lambeth Council meeting in October 2016, we have received the written response below from one of the Lambeth Council officers. Despite trying to ascertain the details / opportunities that exist in relation to playground renovations and the Capital Parks Programme, we have yet to have any direct correspondence with Cllr Jack Hopkins - who was also not present for our deputation to the council. Efforts are ongoing and with the support of local Conservative Councillors in Clapham Common Ward, we hope to provide a more detailed update in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, please do continue to help raise awareness of the petition and secure signatures - your help, as always, is much appreciated.
“The most recent quarterly safety report for the Windmill play area was carried out on 16th September 2016. A lot of the equipment is old and needs updating therefore renewing this play area is part of the number issues we will be addressing for the next phase of the Capital Parks Programme which is being finalised.
The safety report hasn't flagged anything as requiring immediate action although two items are classified as high risk for which we have a recommended three months to remedy.
The Lambeth Landscapes Team will be assessing these two high risk items which includes repairing the wet pour (flooring trip hazard) and replacing the timber panels on the play equipment.
The area has been checked again on 21 October 2016. The toilets were clean, but we have noted some missing tiles and a blocked urinal, both of which have been referred to the Lambeth Landscapes Team to remedy. The sandpit was clean apart from a few leaves which is inevitable at this time of year.”
