On 2 February 2026, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council launched its “Tell us about your play areas” consultation asking residents in Kingswinford and the surrounding area to help choose equipment and accessibility upgrades for local playgrounds. The consultation is the final phase of a near-£1 million pledge (additional funding of £300,000 a year up to 2026, on top of previously agreed budgets) to modernise parks that have gone long without major capital investment.
Parents and neighbours can share their views on what should be added to local sites such as King George VI Park (Kingswinford) and Wall Heath Park. The council is asking residents to prioritise types of equipment—for example, zip wires, climbing frames, and inclusive swings or other items designed for children with disabilities—so final purchases reflect local need.
Part of the funding for site-specific works comes from Section 106 developer contributions. For example, King George V Park (Wordsley) has previously benefited from combined developer contributions totalling about £25,000 toward improvements.
Cllr Damian Corfield, Cabinet Member for Highways and Environmental Services, said play areas are important community hubs and the council wants to ensure new equipment meets the needs of local people. Residents who want to take part can find the consultation on the Dudley Council website’s parks and play facilities pages.
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