A village’s hopes for a new play area have taken a significant step forward, as South Holland District Council and The Moultons Parish Council announced plans for a new 50-year lease of suitable lands at Moulton Park.
The District Council made the decision to lease a third of an acre piece of land to the Parish Council following a desire from local councillors and residents to see the space made available for public use and to create a safe and accessible outdoor space for children in the village.
Under the proposal a section of the Park (14,520 sq ft) would be made available to the Parish Council on an initial 50-year long lease for a peppercorn rent, where the Councils would then work together to attain planning permission for a play area.
Both councils are working towards finalising plans as soon as possible to allow work to get underway without any further delays.
Now that an agreement has been reached with the parish council, South Holland District Council feel they can now move forward with wider investigations as to next steps for the rest of the site.
Councillor Henry Bingham, portfolio holder for Assets and Strategic Planning, said: “I am really pleased that we have been able to come to this agreement with the parish council, and look forward to the delivery of a play park for the residents of Moulton.
“As a council we want to help however we can, to deliver our residents with quality and safe spaces to play, relax or just get outdoors, and I am looking forward to seeing this project progress.”
Councillor Anthony Casson, portfolio holder for Public Protection and ward member for Moulton, Weston and Cowbit, said: “It’s great to see this long-held ambition for a new play area in Moulton come another step closer to happening, which I have been hearing from our residents and advocating for over several years now.
“I’m pleased that we have been able to work closely between the two councils to get these newest plans together, that I am optimistic will provide us with quality new facilities to enjoy quickly and effectively.”
Councillor Geoffrey Cooper, Chairman of The Moultons Parish Council, said: “I’m delighted that we have reached an agreement with the District Council, and are another step closer to providing this much-wanted play area to our residents and visitors to Moulton.”
