PLANS have been approved to create a new multi-games area in Redditch allowing residents to play a host of sports including cricket, football, basketball and tennis.

Part of Greenlands Playing Fields is set to be transformed into a multi-use games area (MUGA) along with climbing equipment.

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Redditch Borough Council’s planning committee gave the thumbs up to the proposal which will be constructed by playground equipment supplier, Kompan.

A document prepared for the committee states: “The MUGA scheme has been proposed in order to improve and enhance the current playing field provision.

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“The development would allow a wide variety of activities and exercise to take place in the area and would be suitable to use in all weather conditions, unlike the existing grass playing fields.

“The MUGA has been designed to be multi-functional but also suitable for a wide age range, as well as being accessible to individuals with disabilities.”