Fuming residents hit out at plans for new play park in area blighted by 'antisocial behaviour'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA residents group has hit out at plans for a new play park in an area of Rochdale blighted by anti-social behaviour. The proposals could see a play area - boasting new pieces of equipment including swings, a seesaw and a roundabout - created on a large field at Mainway, in Alkrington.
Rochdale council bosses say the South Middleton area is under-served and the scheme - while not the only site under consideration - would bring good quality facilities to children aged between two and nine years old.
But residents group Alkrington Alliance say the proposed area is not safe due to old mine shafts under the field - a problem which has already forced the council to tweak its plans - and its proximity to the main road.The group is also concerned that the field has begun to attract anti-social behaviour - an issue that has become a serious concern in Alkrington - and believes a play area on this site would only exacerbate the problem.
Rochdale Council say following feedback from residents, they are now re-investigating all possible sites for a new play area. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community A spokesperson for Alkrington Alliance said: “It would be such a shame, we have very little green space.
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