On Tuesday 7 November at the Milton Keynes Cabinet meeting it was agreed to invest £109,000 in to creating new towpath and a new play area in Fenny Stratford

The Cabinet report (Item 11) said, “Fenny Stratford Public Open Space (resource allocation and spend approval of £0.109m in 2017/18) to provide a new towpath and complete play area improvements at Saffron Gardens. This project is funded from a S106 contribution.“

Local councillor and Cabinet Member for Public Realm Martin Gowans told the Cabinet meeting that “This improvement will both enhance public open space along the canal. But also deliver a much needed new play area.“

He concluded,

“I am pleased that this local improvement was agreed by Cabinet. I am also pleased that it has been funded by planning gain from other developments in the area. I believe this highlights how Milton Keynes Council seeks to improve areas like Fenny Stratford and can do so because of its strong financial management.“