A DETERMINED Worcester councillor agreed she would be off her rocker not to replace a much-loved piece of play equipment at a local park.
Concerned residents petitioned Coun Sarah Murray, a Worcester city councillor, to do all she could to replace a broken four way rocker which had been removed from the Caister Avenue play area and not replaced.
Initially, Coun Murray took her case to the City Council and was told it was not possible to get a new rocker as it would be too expensive.
Undaunted, Coun Murray approached Warndon Parish Council and subsequently facilitated an agreement between the city and parish councils to split the cost of the replacement play equipment 50/50.
Coun Murray thanked both the councils for their help and understanding in coming to an agreement for the users of the play area.
She continued: “It means a lot that the councils came together in this instance. The play area is well loved and well used and it would have been a huge shame if the rocker had not been replaced.
“I totally understand that budgets are tight across the city, but I am so pleased that both councils agreed with the residents and myself that this was an important resource that couldn’t be ignored and were open minded to working with me to find this successful solution.”
