Royton North’s Labour Councillor Clint Phythian has successfully bid for a £25,500 investment to install outdoor gym equipment in Dogford Park. An area of Dogford Park will be turned into a free to use trim trail. Workout stations will be created by laying all year round surfacing beneath individual items of equipment.

Councillor Phythian said ‘I have spoken to residents who have asked for outdoor gym equipment for some time. The Mental Health Foundation shows a clear link between exercise and good mental health and I’m sure the trim trail will benefit many people who couldn’t otherwise afford to exercise or who would be put off by joining a gym. I’ve already consulted a local community group and some residents and will be speaking to more local people before a final design is agreed. I know that many Council Parks already have this type of equipment and it is very popular – people can exercise by themselves or with friends. I look forward to seeing the trim trail in action.’