After residents and local agencies alerted me to the poor condition of the play area matting on Scott Avenue, I reported it to the council’s parks and open spaces officer.

An inspection was carried out and the play area matting has now been replaced.

I am pleased that this has been done. City council play areas are inspected each week but the council are responsible for dozens in the city, and sometimes things get missed. Do report to me any play areas that you notice needing attention in Podsmead.

This week Gloucestershire Live have carried a report together with my statement, about the play park at Earls Park. As mentioned, it is hoped this can open in early October.