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Council to install a disabled roundabout in Noble's Park 

Sunday, 16 July 2023 10:19

By Emma Draper

Follows a request by one of the councillors for more inclusive equipment

Douglas Council has agreed to install a wheelchair accessible roundabout in Noble's Park, which is expected to cost the local authority £12,500.

The local authority says the equipment will be funded from income generated at events in the park.

It had previously considered buying a wheelchair swing, but this was seen as 'exclusive' and would have needed a permanent staff member to oversee it.

Councillor Andrew Bentley says it hopes to include more inclusive play equipment in the future:

 

 

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