WORK has started on the refurbishment of two of Ludlow's play areas.

A new combined slide and climbing wall has been installed in the Friar's Walk play area and a new safety surface put down.

There will also be a new safety surface laid at the Tollgate Road site.

"Although these upgrades are limited, given the little money available in the council's coffers at the moment I am glad that we are making some progress at least,” said Cllr Parry.

“I would like to thank Mark Blout and everyone at Shropshire Council for making this possible,"