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  Wrong JHG. One area [not five] had play equipment [play area not closed]removed after residents complaints & vandalism. Deal Town Council were asked whether they wanted to support this area & said no.Residents complaining were asked to contact his local councillor & I personally spoke to your group leader , one of the wards councillors about residents complaints.
  
  This play area is not one suppported by council tax payers but paid for from housing tenants rents. This is one of a group of areas that tenants viewed & gave opinions on regarding their long term future.
  
  The only issue I can see that caused immediate controversy was the removal of the equipment without prior notice.
  
  Currently as your leader knows there are moves to replace the smaller areas with modern better equipped locations. In the Deal area discussions continue via the Community Development team to establish new facilities in a better sited location.
  
  We have upgraded Pencester & delivered a new skate park. In Deal we have upgraded Marke Wood & built the new skate park. Elms Vale is on the list for upgrading & we still search for a suitable site for Priory area. Even the original site although not ideal is not ruled out.
  
  There is no doubt in some areas equipment will be removed as their recommended life use comes to an end. If towns & parishes wish to support future provision we have said we will engage.Again these areas are predominantly paid for by council house tenants, who have listed their priority areas.
  
  This issue has been rehearsed on this Forum for many years.
  
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