A play area in Ottery St Mary is set to get a £50k refurbishment and is hoped to be ready for use by spring next year.

The Winter's Lane play area, owned by East Devon District Council, was designed with the help of pupils aged five to 14 at Ottery St Mary Primary School and The King's School, and parents and carers of those aged under five on Facebook.

The new equipment will include a ground-level trampoline, a 12-metre zip wire, a 2.4-metre tall rope climbing pyramid, a slide, a climbing area, picnic bench, a toddler swing, and a toddler and parent swing.

An Ottery St Mary Town Council spokesperson said: "With further work planned for the Land of Canaan park and exciting developments at the Ottery Hub, the town council look forward to consulting with the young people of Ottery St Mary to help us shape the facilities and support that they deserve."

Councillor Sarah Jackson, EDDC's portfolio holder for democracy, transparency and communications, added: "I want to thank the local schools for their support, and I look forward to the spring when local families can enjoy the newly upgraded play equipment."

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