Eastbourne playgrounds set to reopen

Children’s play areas in Eastbourne are set to reopen from Saturday (July 4) in line with government guidance on easing lockdown restrictions.
Play area in Jerome Close, Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-180514-173220008Play area in Jerome Close, Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-180514-173220008
Play area in Jerome Close, Eastbourne (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-180514-173220008

Eastbourne Borough Council’s Neighbourhood First team said it is working hard to carry out safety inspections and essential maintenance ahead of the reopening.

An EBC spokesperson said children should not use the play areas while they are still closed and important checks are taking place.

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Leader of EBC David Tutt said, “I’m very pleased that families will be enjoying our play parks again.

“They are great places for children to exercise and have fun outdoors, set within the many beautiful parks and gardens Eastbourne offers.”

Parents are being advised by the council that once playgrounds reopen, they are responsible for their children’s hand hygiene, and good practice such as applying sanitiser before and after using the equipment is recommended.

EBC said signs will be displayed in playgrounds as a reminder of hygiene and the importance of following social distancing.

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Councillor Tutt said, “We know it has been a long time for families to go without play areas, especially for those with limited outdoor space to play, and it is thanks to the vast majority of people keeping to guidelines that they are reopening.

“We do ask that people continue to be sensible and social distance as well as practice good hand hygiene, so that we prevent the spread of covid-19. We must not let our guard down to the very real threat of coronavirus.”

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