16/08/2010 01:33 PM
Parish councillors are urging the developer of a playground to increase the height of its security fencing in order stop people breaking into the site at night and causing trouble.
According to Chelmsford Weekly News, the local Parish Council is calling on Taylor Wimpey, the playground's developer, to increase the height of the security fencing to stop people entering at night. Colchester Council will not take charge of the site because it feels it is not up to standard.
Councillor Nick Mattinson told the news provider: "The kids and teenagers want somewhere to go at night, and on the whole they are OK, but a minority drink in there and damage play equipment.
"There is also only one bin and it is an absolute mess as the developer, who is responsible for keeping it clean, only does so from time to time.
"The fence is only 4ft high, so we want them to raise the height so, when it is adopted, it can be locked at night."
Mr Mattinson said a 6ft fence would help combat the problems.
Recently the risks posed by leaving security fencing in disrepair was underscored after an allotment in Halifax suffered a spate of attacks on its plots.
According to Chelmsford Weekly News, the local Parish Council is calling on Taylor Wimpey, the playground's developer, to increase the height of the security fencing to stop people entering at night. Colchester Council will not take charge of the site because it feels it is not up to standard.
Councillor Nick Mattinson told the news provider: "The kids and teenagers want somewhere to go at night, and on the whole they are OK, but a minority drink in there and damage play equipment.
"There is also only one bin and it is an absolute mess as the developer, who is responsible for keeping it clean, only does so from time to time.
"The fence is only 4ft high, so we want them to raise the height so, when it is adopted, it can be locked at night."
Mr Mattinson said a 6ft fence would help combat the problems.
Recently the risks posed by leaving security fencing in disrepair was underscored after an allotment in Halifax suffered a spate of attacks on its plots.
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