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Playtime at Meadows

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Alvechurch parish councillors, supporters and village youngsters with the zip wire

The Meadows in Alvechurch has been full of kids, old and young, since the installation of new play and exercise equipment over the summer.

A double, 30-metre zip wire is the centrepiece, with further risky play equipment and an outdoor gym, aimed at older villagers, proving popular.

The £73,000 bill for the equipment and installation was paid by a “106” contribution from the developers of Rectory Gardens, off Birmingham Road, as requested by the villager who sold the land.

After a shortlist of possible equipment was drawn up by Alvechurch Parish Council, the final choice was made through a survey of local residents which resulted in 478 responses.

A parish council spokeswoman said: “The project as a whole was an excellent example of collaboration between the community and different levels of Government.

“It demonstrates how the financial implications of new housing can directly benefit a community and, most importantly, shows the value of volunteer parish councillors in representing local people.”