Local dad says he will pressure council to fix Governors Hill play area

Manx Newscast

A local dad who campaigned for new equipment in Governor's Hill play area says it's 'great' that Douglas Council has started to invest in it but feels more needs to be done.

Richard Little started a campaign to put pressure on the local authority to resolve some longstanding issues at the park including problems with the flooring, improving picnic benches and routine maintenance.

The council has since promised funding for the play area to refurbish the facility in 2027 and has also implemented a 'five year play area masterplan' to cover all playgrounds in the capital.

Mr Little says responses to a Facebook post asking parents what they want to see has included 'tactile play' equipment and wheelchair friendly roundabouts.

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him: