As the half term holidays get underway, the Isle of Wight Council has stopped children playing on swings at a playground in Sandown.
The decision to close the swings at Battery Gardens at the top of Lake Hill was taken following a routine health and safety inspection by the Isle of Wight Council earlier on today (Friday 24th May).
The authority say their first priority is the safety of families using the park and ensuring the appropriate European standard for play equipment is met.
The rest of the play equipment in the park remains open for the community to use and enjoy.
A council spokesperson has said:
“We understand how important playparks are in the local community and for visitors however, first and foremost, play equipment must be safe.
“The council will work to re-open the swings as soon as possible.”
This is madness. Is someone trying to justify the job?