Play areas across South Norfolk district set for £228,000 upgrades

South Norfolk Council is investing £228,000 to transform nine play areas across the district, creating safer, more inclusive and engaging spaces for children and families to enjoy.

The funding includes £134,365 from the council’s 2025/26 Play Area Programme of Works, alongside a £94,860 grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

This investment forms part of the council’s wider commitment to improving residents’ health, wellbeing and quality of life.

The play areas include Ensign Way, Diss, Mission Road, Chestnut Road, Tasburgh and Appletree Lane, Roydon.

South Norfolk Council’s cabinet member for health and leisure, Cllr Kim Carsok, said: “This programme is a fantastic opportunity to support the health and happiness of families across South Norfolk.

“By upgrading our play areas, we’re not only encouraging children to be active and imaginative, but also creating welcoming spaces where communities can come together.

“These improvements will make a real difference to local families and reflect our ongoing commitment to investing in places that matter to our residents.”