Refurbishment of Children's Play Area - Lyminge Parish Council
Background and vision:
Lyminge Parish Council recently took Meriden Park from Folkestone District
Council. The park is nestled at the corner of St Mary's Close and St Mary's Drive
in Etchinghill which is within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The park is currently closed to members of the public due to the equipment being
unsafe.
The Parish Council has discussed the refurbishment of the park, at length, with
its regular users. The general consensus is that the parish would like to see the
park feature more inclusive and accessible equipment. The Parish Council also
feel that the aesthetics of the park are important and should be natural in
appearance.
The general ethos for the park should be inclusivity and accessibility with a focus
on encouraging imaginative and educational play.
Equipment:
The Parish Council are keen to see the following items incorporated into any
proposals:
- Climbing frame with a slide
- Swings
- Ground level trampoline (suitable for wheelchair users)
- Ground level roundabout (suitable for wheelchair users)
In addition to this, and subject to available space the Parish Council are eager to see smaller, filler items and would welcome proposals with flooring options.
You will notice that there are two entrances to the play park, a single gate entrance and another double gate. The double gate should be utilised to increase access for wheelchair and pushchair users.
Please note that full information is available via the downloadable PDF.
Please contact clerk@lymingeparishcouncil.org.uk for more information.
Lyminge Parish Council is inviting tenders from relevant companies to take on the grounds maintenance in our lovely, rural parish.
The contract will commence on 01.04.25 and end on 31.03.29 with the option to extend for another 1-2 years.
The contract covers six sites that require general, non-specialist maintenance and we may require addition services from time to time, at additional cost. We are environmentally thoughtful so please consider that in your application.
Questions regarding this contract will be answered until 15.01.25. Site visits can also be arranged. Please note that I will have an 'out of office' email set over the Christmas period, however I will still be responding to queries regarding this tender.
To apply please submit the following to clerk@lymingeparishcouncil.org.uk
- A completed Tender Response Form (Appendix One)
- A fully priced copy of Schedule Two.
- Responses to the Economic and Financial Standing Questions (Appendix Three)
- Responses to the Quality Questions (Appendix Four)
- A completed Anti-Collusion Certificate (Appendix Five)