12 Playbuilder sites selected

BIRMINGHAM PLAYBUILDER PROGRAMME 2009-11   -   Phase 2 UPDATE

Given that there was a short timescale in Phase 1, and most of the sites selected were based on Constituency recommendations, it was agreed that this year the process should involve the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) at an earlier stage. In order to facilitate this VCS Matters agreed to support the process and help to engage VCS organisations, inviting them to attend a workshop briefing held at BVSC, Digbeth and to submit proposals for sites. Constituencies were also approached.

A total of 24 sites were nominated. Using the play deprivation criteria, and taking into account the proximity of other Playbuilder sites, 12 Phase 2 sites were agreed by the Project Board sub- group, including the VCS members. A list of the sites is below.

Some of the sites that were rejected could not be approved due to factors such as a lack of revenue funding for maintenance; the likelihood of major development affecting the area/estate; and recent investment and renovation. Otherwise the sites were supported according to the play deprivation scoring system.

Following due process we can now confirm the following 12 sites as phase 2:

1. Farm Park, Sparkbrook
2. Yellow Park – Clifford Street, Newtown
3. Digby Park, Small Heath & Bordesley
4. Comet Park (Bromford South), Bromford
5. Masefield Square, Cotteridge
6. Highbury Park, Pineapple Estate Moor Green, Kings Heath
7. Dell Meadow, Druids Heath
8. Selly Oak Park, Selly Oak
9. Turnberry Park (Booths Farm Recreation Ground), Perry Beeches
10. Cannon Hill Park, Balsall Heath, Selly Park
11. Churchill Road, Lozells
12. Five Ways Pocket Park, Five Ways, Lee Bank

Following the site selection, consultation will take place with adults and children living in the neighbourhoods local to the sites to identify suitable equipment and developments, taking into account sustainability in all aspects.