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New play equipment in Northend thanks to HS2
27/09/2021
Support for projects takes grant funding awards total over £10m
A grant award to replace play equipment in Northend has taken the total amount distributed by HS2 to projects along the HS2 route to over £10m. Burton Dassett Parish Council received £45,206 to install a new inclusive multi-play unit which will improve the experience of all children using the facilities and playing outdoors.
Children from the Dassett Church of England Primary School and Temple Herdewyke Primary School and Nursery provided drawings which inspired the design of the new play area.
The HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP, visited Northend to meet the Parish Council and see how the funding will be used. He said: “These community and business funds are crucial in ensuring a positive legacy for those communities most affected by HS2 construction.
“I am delighted that we have now reached the £10 million mark on Phase One, and look forward to many more projects up and down the line benefitting in the same way as we maintain progress on HS2 and build back better from Covid-19.”
Helen Hide-Wright, Clerk to Burton Dassett Parish Council said: “When looking into installing a multiplay unit, I was inspired to look for Disability Discrimination Act compliant equipment by the son of a close friend, Ben Rogers. Ben was born with a brain tumour and wasn’t always able to join in play because of his physical needs.
“It was clear that there was a lack of provision, locally. Thankfully HS2 recognised the value of DDA play equipment and we are thrilled that a DDA compliant unit will be installed in Northend, Warwickshire for everyone to use!”
To date HS2 has supported 172 projects between the West Midlands and London with funding.
The HS2 Funds opened to applicants in 2017. They are available to local communities and businesses that are demonstrably disrupted by the construction of Britain’s new high speed railway.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam