Views sought on £1m green space revamp

Construction work at Eston Rec could be completed by the end of next year

People are being asked to comment on plans to revamp a town's green space.

A total of £1.05m has been committed by Redcar and Cleveland Council towards improvements to Eston recreation ground, known locally as the "Rec".

The council said Eston Rec, which is bounded by Normanby Road, the Trunk Road and Church Lane, was the primary green space and leisure heart of the area.

Residents have been invited to fill out an online survey with their comments on proposals, including a new skate park and improved footpaths.

The cash will come from £20m grant funding allocated to the local authority, which is run by a minority Labour administration, in last year's spring Budget as part of the former government's Levelling Up Partnerships scheme.

Design consultant Southern Green has proposed a masterplan incorporating a new skate park, football pitch improvements, outdoor gym equipment, improved footpaths, lighting, furniture, wildlife planting and ponds, along with new trees and landscaping.

Planning permission will be required following the consultation.

Construction works could start in April next year and be complete by the end of 2025, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.