John Whittingdale recently helped to start work on the new play area in Oak Tree Meadow, Heybridge.
Pictured with John Whittingdale are Cllr John Archer, Chairman of Maldon District Council, Cllr Mike Wilson, Chairman of Heybridge Parish Council, Mrs Kay Ryder, project organiser and Cllr Mrs Julia Peel.
Speaking at the launch of the scheme, John said: “This is a fantastic scheme which will provide much needed play facilities for children in Heybridge. I warmly congratulate Kay Ryder and the other local mothers who have worked so hard to make it happen. This has been a community based initiative which, with the help of Maldon District Council and Heybridge Parish Council, will be a real asset to Heybridge.”