THE council has made a dramatic U-turn on plans to close 22 playgrounds – and has promised to keep 18 of them open.When plans to close playgrounds in Bewbush, Ifield and Broadfield were revealed in August 2012 it provoked outrage among parents.But now, following a public consultation and a study to see how many people were using them, Crawley Borough Council has decided to only close four of the play areas.In a further boost for campaigners who fought the proposed closures,...
