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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Edward Barnes

INSANE: Nan worried children wouldn t survive if playground closed | Rare Historical Photos

A nan said children in Leasowe “wouldn’t be able to survive” if a council-run playground is closed.

The Leasowe Adventure Playground, also known as “the Addy”, is one of three playgroups at risk of closure by Wirral Council as part of budget cuts proposed in January. This is to close its £32m budget gap.

While the latest round of budget proposals doesn't include cuts to the playschemes, campaigners said they won’t step down until they have confirmation from the council it's off the table.

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