Play area in Beyton reopens after being initially closed following insurance problems

A play area on the village green at Beyton, which was initially closed because of an issue with insurance and taped off, has now reopened.

There had been signs saying it was closed for the foreseeable future but it is now able to be used by children living in the village.

A statement on the Beyton Parish Council website had said it was with “deep regret” that they had been forced to shut it while a complex insurance issue was resolved.

The village green is not owned by Beyton Parish Council, but by the Ladies of the Manor, and the parish council insure the play equipment.

On its website, Beyton Parish Council thanked all villagers for their “care, concern and understanding” during the short time when the area had to be cordoned off.

The insurance issue came to light during a review.