Furious residents have sparked a war of words over plans to install a teenagers’ play area in a Wokingham park.

Joel Park Residents’ Association turned up en masse at a Wokingham Town Council amenities committee meeting to slam the plans.

A verbal sparring match arose between committee members, councillors and the public during last week's meeting.

Neighbours say the park is a nature reserve well used by all members of the community and have expressed concerned at the plans.

They say if the new play area is built the park may prove a waste of money if teens do not use it but will be a focal point for anti-social behaviour if overused.

An extraordinary meeting to further discuss the plan is set to be held at a date yet to be decided.

- See this week's Wokingham Times for the full story.

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