A PLAY area in Milnthorpe has undergone a major revamp costing nearly £50,000 thanks to a project led by Westmorland and Furness Council.

Locality Team Leader Polly Straker led the project at Owlet Ash alongside Proludic and South Lakes Housing to help create the new vibrant neighbourhood playground for children aged between one and 14.

The decision was made after consultation with the local residents' association and local children.

Former South Lakeland District Council's Capital Play Fund donated £35,000, the Walney Wind Farm Community gifted £10,000, South Lakes Housing made a contribution of £3,000 and an additional £500 was given from the locality budget of South Lakeland District Councillor Pete McSweeney. 

Councillor Dyan Jones, cabinet member for customer and waste services, said: "I am delighted to see these improvements at Owlet Ash. 

"Parks and open spaces really do contribute to the excellent quality of life in Westmorland and Furness and it's always great to see communities in action - playgrounds like this are simply brilliant.

"Again, we see the benefits of working with partners and communities, cereating great places to live, work and thrive."