International Day of Play - Work begins to improve Newport play area.

11/06/2025

If ever there was a fitting day for work to start on the refurbishment of the play area, then today is that day.

The International Day of Play, held on June 11th every year is a time to celebrate the power of play. It’s a time to raise awareness about how central play is to every child’s development and well-being. It’s a time when we can come together to make sure that every child is able to fulfil their right to play.

Newport Parish Council are an example of what can be achieved by working together to create opportunities for play. Starting today, the construction work will extend the existing play area and transform and repurpose existing play equipment. The aim is to enhance play value, provide a range of play opportunities, and encourage a fun, yet safe environment.

Following extensive consultation with pupils at the nearby primary school, preschool and the local community, a new accessible roundabout, a cone climber and a multiplay-unit will be installed to supplement existing play equipment.

The area will look bright and attractive whilst remaining sympathetic to its surroundings as it takes pride of place at the centre of the village. Existing equipment will be reused, refurbished and re-positioned which will save on additional costs and reduce the reliance on new products.

Newport Parish Council believe the new facility will make a big difference to the families living in the area especially to the residents of Newport.

The Chair of the Parish Council, Sharron Mansell said, “It’s fantastic that FCC Communities Foundation has awarded us this money and we’re really looking forward to the area taking shape over the next few months.”

It is hoped the play area will be completed by August 2025.

The balance of funding is being provided by Newport Parish Council and the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s ‘Do It For East Yorkshire’ Community Grant.

The Parish Council would like to extend its thanks to all who have contributed thus enabling the project to go ahead.

The photos shown are before the work begins and the design artwork from the chosen contractor......watch this space!