A playground in Grotton is set to reopen on Saturday 15 August after refurbishment work that includes a new inclusive seesaw, replacement tarmac, soft landing areas and new games and graphics.

The playground was originally opened in 2007 by the late Liberal Democrat councillor Tom Beeley after a campaign for Oldham Council to provide a new play area. It replaced a playground on Old Mill Lane which had been vandalised and burnt down.

Councillor Alicia Marland said she proposed refurbishing the current playground to Grotton Residents Association earlier this year. A grant application was subsequently made to the One Oldham Community Fund, which is managed by Action Together.

Councillor Marland said: "Several months later it was brilliant news that our bid for funding was successful and Oldham Council's Greenspace team have been fantastic in designing and completing the work.

"It includes new animal graphics including a caterpillar, a new snakes and ladders game, replacement tarmac, soft landing zones and the 'most uncomfortable seesaw in the world' has been replaced by an inclusive seesaw.

"I am delighted that this area has been renewed through working together with Grotton Residents Association and local community groups, it's been rebuilt together for playing forever."

Saddleworth Parish Council chair Councillor Barbara Beeley will cut the ribbon at the playground at 2pm on Saturday 15 August. Residents and members of the community are invited to attend.