RESIDENTS are due to be consulted on plans to build a new £120,000 play park for children in central Newquay.

Mayor Drew Creek has stated a public consultation will be launched “imminently” to see what people would like to see in the proposed environmentally sympathetic facility due to be constructed in Mount Wise Gardens.

Cornwall Council has approved plans for the partial devolution of land at Mount Wise Gardens, as part of “ongoing efforts” to enhance community spaces and deliver “inclusive, family-friendly amenities in the heart of Newquay.”

The area being devolved includes the section to the right-hand side of the main path when looking downhill, as well as the garages located within the site. Once transfer has concluded, the land will fall under the ownership of Newquay Town Council.

The remaining half of the gardens, along with the main pathway running through the site, will remain under the ownership and maintenance of Cornwall Council.

The area forms part of a larger devolution request which is under future consideration by Cornwall Council and includes various car parks, buildings, open spaces and services.

The town council has ring-fenced £70,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) to build the play park. The Boardmasters Foundation has pledged £50,000 of funding towards the project.

The town council will be consulting children from Trenance Learning Academy to see what play equipment they would like to see installed.

A town council spokesperson said: “While specific plans for the devolved area are still under discussion, the Town Council has approved the creation of a children’s play park, a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for families to enjoy. Further details will be shared soon with a consultation on the scheme shortly.

“Newquay Town Council looks forward to working closely with the community to shape the future of this space and will provide updates as the project progresses.”

Mayor Drew Creek added: “It’s great to see this space starting to move in a positive direction. We really want to make sure the community has a say in what happens next, especially local families and children. This is a chance to create something that works for everyone, and I’m looking forward to hearing people’s ideas.”