First revamp of town's pocket parks complete

Almost £825,000 is being spent improving four parks in Crewe, said the council, with plans to revamp another four

Work to improve the appearance and equipment at the first of eight small parks in Crewe has been completed.

Following the project at McLaren Street, other "pocket parks" at Derby Docks, School Crescent and Queen Street will be revamped over the next six weeks, said Cheshire East Council, at a cost of almost £825,000.

Work on the McLaren Street park includes seating, improvements to the play area and a facility where dogs can be be exercised off-lead, said the council.

Derby Docks "pocket park", which reopens on Wednesday, will benefit from a new play area and a multi-use games facility, it added.

Just over half the money is coming from the government's towns fund, and the remainder from community project grants.

Plans to improve another four parks in the town are set to be consulted on.

Plans for the parks on Samuel Street and Lime Tree Avenue are due be consulted on soon, with "engagement" about Valley Park and Westminster Street parks set for 2025.

The improvement work provided "fantastic new opportunities for all generations to enjoy leisure time in Crewe and that can only be a good thing,” said Cheshire East Labour councillor Nick Mannion.