By Scunthorpe award-winning park victim of vandalism
Residents in Scunthorpe are being urged to report anti-social behaviour following a surge of vandalism in the area’s award-winning parks and gardens.
North Lincolnshire Council has put out the appeal following weeks of horrible attacks at Kingsway Gardens.
The latest incident saw trees damaged, plants pulled up and paths sprayed with graffiti.
Over the past four weeks, benches, bins and other furniture have also been targeted by vandals.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said he was outraged by the incidents: “I can’t believe anyone would do anything so mindless, especially at a time when our parks and gardens are so important to everyone as a place for exercise, recreation and reflection.
“Not only does it cost taxpayer’s money to clear up it is a blight on our beautiful open spaces.
“We simply won’t tolerate this kind of anti-social behaviour. I appeal to anyone with information about these incidents to help their community and protect our local spaces by contacting the police.”
Kingsway Gardens has just had its prestigious Green Flag status re-confirmed for its ‘magnificent view’ of flower beds and its ‘much loved’ play areas.
The gardens also received numerous plaudits at the recent East Midlands in Bloom contest earlier this year.
A special flower bed paying tribute to the work of the Samaritans was also opened in the summer.
Anyone with information about who has caused the damage, or who sees vandalism take place, is urged to notify the police.
