The purpose of this statement is to advise that we have not and will not respond to random questions raised by the Village Market News.  As you will be aware from reading the minutes of our meetings, we are in the process of having the new structure for the playground ratified at the appropriate level.  When this is forthcoming, we will publish confirmation of this.

As we have previously stated, we believe in complete transparency in what we are trying to achieve, but we do not believe this should be played out through the local press.

On this basis, we will continue to keep residents advised on all matters relating to the playground, when there is something to report.

Richard Wain

Chairman Elford Parish Council