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Revamp for Howard Park

Penny Coles
19/ 3/2007

HIGH Peak Council has started a programme of improvements in Howard Park.

The work includes the restoration of worn out path edges, repairs to drainage channels, and modifications to park benches.

A council spokesman said the improvements to paths and drainage follow comments from judges who awarded Howard Park a Green Flag Award in 2006.

And the work on the benches follows a survey by Access Glossop, a local disability access group, on behalf of High Peak Borough Council.

A council spokesman said: "The modifications conform to one of their recommendations that the locations of some of the existing benches should enable wheel chair access next to them.

"The work will enhance the features of Howard Park without harming its overall character, and it is hoped any inconvenience to the public caused during the improvement work will be kept to a minimum."

Councillor John Pritchard, executive member for community and social development, said: "These improvements should be seen as part of the continuous work in recent years to enrich Howard Park. I am sure that they will be welcomed by all users of the park."