Work begins to transform city park

Work that will see a new playground, wildflower meadow and games area in a city park has begun.

The work, at Northwood Park, Bushbury, will be carried out by City of Wolverhampton Council and developers JP Landscapes & Construction Ltd.

It comes after consultation with local residents and children's groups, and is funded under a planning agreement relating to the Hampton Park development nearby.

The authority advised residents that during the transformation works, some areas of the park would not be accessible.

The new multi-use play area will include equipment that is tailored for children with restricted mobility.

Features will include swings, a seesaw, and climbing equipment.

It will be built next to the park's existing skate area and basketball court.

A fitness area will be added to the park, as well as new seats and bins, with 40 new trees being planted as well as the wildflower meadow.

A paved path will improves access and cater for dog-walking, the city council said.

"How exciting to see that work has started at Northwood Park," said councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, cabinet member for resident services.

"We've made sure that the views that were put forward in the consultation have been taken into account, and we'd like to thank people for sharing their thoughts.

"We're really looking forward to delivering this great range of new attractions and refurbishments for local people to enjoy."

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