Moulton Parish Council Playing Field

The Trust is a registered charity No. 1043162. Moulton Parish Council is the custodial trustee of the assets.

The Playing Field is the large area of open space located at the rear of the war memorial in Main Road and comprises about 4 acres in total.

The Trust, which meets quarterly, has responsibility for the provision, development and ongoing maintenance of the Playing Field facilities for the children living in the Parish of Moulton on land covenanted for that purpose.

The Trust’s major project over the last 3 years has been to provide improvements to the Playing Field. The first phase of work for this project was to provide something for the young people and somewhere for them to meet. The work to install a MUGA (multi-user games area) and teen shelters was completed in summer 2005. Floodlighting has recently been installed (May 2007)

The project as a whole has developed over a number of years following suggestions from local people that there was a need to provide residents with amenities that were usable and had a community focus. The only facilities on the site prior to the project starting were a few pieces of old play equipment. There were no facilities for the older teenagers so there were some problems with young people gathering in unsuitable places such as the children's play area and on street corners. It was clear that local children and young people were severely short of recreational facilities and that the current facility was dilapidated and under used.

Phase 2 of the project to provide new toddler and junior play areas iscomplete and was officially opened on 20 Morch 2008.

Vale Royal Mayor & Youth Mayor open the play area

on Wednesday 19 March 2008

The Mayorof Vale Royal, Cllr Doug Shingler and the Youth Mayor, Charlotte Baguley together with the Chairman of Moulton Parish Council are watched by enthusiastic users of the play area

The Mayor of Vale Royal, Cllr Doug Shingler, said: "It's a privilege to be asked to open this fantastic new play area with the Youth Mayor. It will provide fun in a safe environment for the families who visit."

Youth Mayor of Vale Royal, Charlotte Baguley, said: "I'm really pleased to help open this new play area. I'm sure the people of Moulton will enjoy having this area for everyone to go."

Play equipment being installed includes:

This will encourage parents to let their children play actively in the fresh air, and facilitate an improved attitude towards healthier lifestyles.

The project will also improve access to the playing fields and provide seats and bins.

The Trust aims to provide a safe and modernised park for a range of local people to come together with a sense of community.

If you see any damage or vandalism on the Playing Field, please report the the Clerk of the Parish Council clerk@moultonpc.org.uk

Legal Notice