Cash raised from your 5p plastic bags could go towards a much-needed boost for a Norley playground.

Hilltop Play Area is down to the final three in a public vote to secure some vital funding.

It is owned by a the Joint Norley Communities Trust, a group of volunteers, rather than the local council.

Campaigner Fiona Goodier said the team were ‘desperate’ to replace the wet pour flooring.

Hill Top has been shortlisted for funding from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative, with the money raised from 5p plastic bag sales.

The competition is run by Tesco alongside charity Groundwork to support environmental and greenspace projects.

First, second and third place in the region will be awarded £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 respectively.

Groundwork chief executive Graham Duxbury said: “We’ve been thrilled to see the diversity of projects that have applied for funding, ranging from outdoor classrooms, sports facilities, community gardens, play areas and everything in between.

“They’re all fantastic projects that make a real difference in our neighbourhoods.

Voting will take place in Tesco stores from October 31 to November 13.

For more information please visit www.tesco.com/bagsofhelp.

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