Tag: Swanley Town Council

Michael Opens Disability Friendly Swing in Swanley Park

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Mcihael with the Mayor of Swanley, Cllr Shanker Gaire, Kerry Rogers and her family.

On Saturday, Michael cut the ribbon on the first piece of disabled friendly equipment to be installed in Swanley Park.  He was joined by local councillors, the Mayor of Swanley, Cllr Shanker Gaire, and local resident Kerry Rogers and her family.

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Michael with Kerry Rogers and her daughter Maddison.

Michael said: “I was delighted to open the new piece of disabled friendly equipment at Swanley Park.  I am particularly pleased that even more children will now be able to make the most of what the park has to offer.  With the impressive fundraising efforts of the Mayor of Swanley, Shanker Gaire, and the hard work of local councillors, I am sure this will be only the first of many improvements.”

Swanley Town Council has committed to building an extension to the existing playground in Swanley Park which will provide disability friendly and sensory playground equipment.  Cllr Gaire’s fundraising efforts are supporting this commitment and the council will shortly be inviting companies to submit bids and design ideas for the extension.

 

St Mary’s School, Swanley

Meeting Cllr Tony Searles, and Mrs McGarrigle, Headteacher with local police officers
Meeting Cllr Tony Searles, and Mrs McGarrigle, Headteacher with local Swanley  Police Officers

Michael visited the school and met Mrs McGarrigle, Headteacher together with representatives from Swanley Town Council.  The school has been trying to tackle issues of antisocial behaviour coming from the recreation grounds which back onto the School.  Swanley Town Council has provided funding for some CCTV cameras and helped to repair a boundary fence.

Michael said:  “I was delighted to be able to return to St Mary’s School and meet Mrs McGarrigle and her team.  I’m really impressed with the way the Town Council has come forward to provide support and assistance in this particular instance.  The school needs reassurance that the students are in a safe and secure environment and the Town Council has been able to assist.”