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Douglas Council has agreed to install a wheelchair accessible roundabout in Noble’s Park, which is expected to cost the local authority £12,500.

 

The local authority says the equipment will be funded from income generated at events in the park.

 

It had previously considered buying a wheelchair swing, but this was seen as ‘exclusive’ and would have needed a permanent staff member to oversee it.

 

Councillor Andrew Bentley says it hopes to include more inclusive play equipment in the future:

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