Nine play areas will receive upgraded play equipment and safety surfaces as part of a £1million investment from East Devon District Council (EDDC).

The equipment at these locations has reached the end of its life and requires replacing. Exmouth’s play areas at Baker Close, Carter Avenue, Byron Way, and Littleham Village Hall, are amongst those which will be refurbished.

Whitebridges, Willow Walk and Allhallows play areas in Honiton will also be upgraded, as well as Slewton Crescent play area in Whimple and Land of Canaan play area in Ottery St Mary. 

Share your thoughts on what you would like to see in the refurbished play areas before 5pm on 23 August 2024 on EDDC’s Commonplace consultation website.

The consultation questions ask what local families think about the current play areas and the kinds of activities that they would like to be included in the refurbishment.

After the consultation, the council will identify its preferred supplier to manufacture the equipment. EDDC hopes to install the new play areas in summer next year. 

Councillor Geoff Jung’s EDDC’s Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country, and Environment, said:  “Recent upgrades to East Devon’s play areas in Budleigh Salterton, Beer, and Exmouth have proved very popular. I am delighted that nine extra locations will be refurbished, and I encourage local families to share their thoughts about what they would like to see at their nearest play area.”