ALCESTER Town Council faces bills of up to £20,000 to bring its play areas up to scratch.
This follows an inspection report which revealed much of the equipment and safety surfaces were in need of repair and councillors have agreed to make this a priority before looking at new projects for the town's youngsters.
The council had hoped to tap into grants which are available to community groups to create new play areas but so far have not had any volunteers to take it forward.
The grants are not available to councils.
At a meeting on Monday, July 11, town clerk Derrick Ward said: "Without the community involvement we are not going to get the grants which are freely available.
"All we are doing at the moment is mending fences and we need someone to come forward to take the lead."
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