Good news from Devon where the Paignton Town Community Partnership is moving full steam ahead with plans for an ambitious play park.

The last planning hurdles were cleared this week and work on the Paignton Geoplay Park is due to start in September.

The playpark will be themed on the geological heritage of the town, part of the English Riviera Geopark. It has been made possible through a £447,000 Community Spaces Flagship grant and £53,000 from other local funders.

There’s now a World Class Playpark for Paignton Green Facebook page promoting the project.

As one Facebook comment says: “A triumph for so many people – the community partnership, the contractor, the council officers, the project management, the residents and traders of Paignton and families from across the world who will now have a free place to play and enjoy our lovely English Riviera. Let’s get it built!”