Ashford council reveals play facilities plan

Ashford Borough Council has revealed plans to invest more than £170,000 in improving play and open spaces across the region. Rectory way, Kennington, a public open space, will receive £77,000 worth of upgrades from Section 106 funding to revitalise the play area. The new design has been guided by the natural landscape, adopting a fresh approach to enhance the space. The council will also be undertaking a further £100,000 worth of repairs across three other play areas: Westhawk Farm Play Park, Kingsnorth, School Road Play Area, Hothfield and Henley Meadow, Tenterden.

The council said it “remains committed” to improving local spaces by making them safer, more accessible and enhancing them through a “landscape-first approach”.