A bitter row has erupted in Ards and North Down Council after a commitment not to close play parks in the borough was reversed.
At the council’s Community and Wellbeing Committee earlier this month, elected members agreed to a motion put forward by independent Councillor Tom Smith, not to close any play parks recommended by the council’s play strategy.
The motion stated: “This council recognises the great anger from residents regarding the proposed closure of play parks contained in the Play Strategy. This council notes the strong public opposition from residents in Donaghadee, Groomsport, Ballywalter and beyond, including a petition signed by nearly 1,700 people as well as hundreds of letters and emails opposing the plans.”
