CAMPAIGNERS for better play equipment in Crediton's Newcombes Meadow play area have been canvassing the public in the town about the type of new facilities they would like to see provided.

Some of the current facilities, namely the swings and slide, are older than anyone can remember and considerably rusty in places.

Mid Devon District Council, which owns the park, recently removed a play house which had become dangerous and, as is the current policy due to lack of funds, does not replace removed equipment from its play areas.

Newcombes Meadow Community Group say that most of the play equipment in Newcombes Meadow has reached or is reaching the end of its working life and is now dedicated to seeing it replaced and all the equipment replaced.

The group was formed in early 2013 and has been consulting with Mid Devon District Council and Crediton Town Council about its plans.

It has been distributing consultation leaflets throughout Crediton, concentrating on local area schools, nurseries, children's groups, etc.

Information about the group's proposals and a copy of the leaflet is available to download from the website: http://www.newcombesmeadow.co.uk">www.newcombesmeadow.co.uk .

The group is asking that forms are returned as soon as possible and asks that the public follow the group at: improvenewcombesmeadow or on Twitter @newcombesmeadow .