The John Innes Society is calling on Merton Park residents to lobby for the construction of a children’s play area where they live.

Merton Council has secured £2.5m funding to build 28 new play grounds across the borough, but Merton Park is yet to be named on a list of potential sites.

A recent survey conducted by the society showed that local residents put a new play area at the top of their wish list.

For more information see johninnessociety.org.uk.

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