Funding approved for playground improvements at local family centre

The cabinet have approved to allocate Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) ward funding for playground resurfacing works at West Chadsmoor Family Centre.

£5,846.74 has been allocated from Chadsmoor Ward Community Levy ward fund.

This follows members of the of the former Cannock East Ward identifying the playground resurfacing works for this important community venue.

The project will include replacing the safety surfacing in the children’s playground which is worn and in need of repair.

The garden is used by all families who attend the activities at the centre and is used by the local community. The playground equipment needs to be replaced as a safeguarding concern for the children playing.

Councillor Maureen Freeman (pictured), portfolio leader for Regeneration and High Streets said: “West Chadsmoor Family Centre is a very important community facility. 

“It was established in 1996; they support children and families across Cannock Chase.

“I am really pleased that they have been allocated this funding from the ward fund.  It will make so much difference to the families that use the facility.”

The council collects CIL contributions from development within the district in line with the CIL Charging Schedule and The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010.

An element of these contributions are collected as neighbourhood funds to fund improvements within a parish or ward. The Council retains CIL monies collected for Chadsmoor and is responsible for the allocation of funds to eligible projects. The formal allocation of funds requires Cabinet approval.