In 2024, the old Youth Club with land was purchased by Eckington Parish Council to be developed into play area. The play areas are important for children and families as provide a space for the mental and physical development, as well as used for socialising. We hope the residents will be pleased with the proposition.
The current planning suggest that there will be park with equipment for smaller children while the other part of the park will serve for youth supplied with suitable equipment.
As you can see on the plans, car park, cafe and toilets are proposed too.
The progress of the project will be monitored and updates about changes will be posted.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email clerk@eckington-pc.gov.uk
Overall proposed area to be developed into park
Equipment for younger children at Stead Street area.
Proposed equipment for older children
Proposed plan of coffee house.
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Planning permission
Please find the planning permission for the temporary path closure regarding the 'Park Project'. The alternative way is proposed on plan. This was granted by Derbyshire County Council
Progress
16th September:
The foundation of the cafe has been laid. The soak-away tests have been completed to get the insight about the natural drainage systems.
September 2024
September 2024
In October, the grounds are being prepared for the play equipment such as climbing net, carousel, hammock and swings. As the foundations of cafe are laid, the brickwork could start at the beginning of October.
October 2024
October 2024
October 2024
During the last two weeks in October, play equipment such as swings, hammock, slides, climbing wall, etc. was placed in the ground. The brickwork of the cafe is very close to completion and prepared for shutters to be installed.
Progress on 25th October includes further installation of playing equipment.
November 2024
The team installing playing equipment managed to complete the works on the sand pit. The toddler area is now being prepared for the surfacing.
Business Case
Business Case for Stead Street Project (PDF, 1.1 Mb)
Support for the project (PDF, 7.7 Mb)
Loan for the project
At the Eckington Parish Council meeting of 30 July 2024, it was RESOLVED to seek the approval of the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to apply for a PWLB loan of £700,000.00 over the borrowing term of 25 years for the Stead Street play park, café and carpark project. The annual loan repayments will come to around £50,621.48.
It is not intended to increase the council tax precept for the purpose of the loan repayments.
