On 22 February work began on installing exciting new play equipment on the playing field in Great Waldingfield. Since the sun is shining today I have taken some photos. As can be seen there has been good progress made at the site already.
Unfortunately the project has been plagued by some vandalism. The fencing was tampered with over the weekend and the swings pulled down from their ‘safe’ position.
I have to say that I do despair. However, the police have been informed and both our PCSO, Siobhan Hemmett, and the Safer Neighbourhood Team Sergeant, Liz Ireland, have been made aware that there has been a problem. I will ensure that the matter is also raised at the next Babergh West Safer Neighbourhood Team Priority Setting Meeting which is to be held at Acton on 18th March at 11 a.m. This should ensure that the area is regularly patrolled.
I hope that this will do the trick in the short term and expect that when the equipment is fully installed people will keep an eye open for further trouble. I am sure that the kit will be much used and valued by the community and would like to think that this alone should serve to keep the mischievous at bay.
