Thurlby Residents in Uproar Over Playground Chimes

Title: Thurlby Residents Disturbed by Playground Chimes

Residents in Thurlby are embroiled in a dispute over a musical chime installation in Lawrance Park. Installed in December, the chimes have become a noise nuisance for nearby homeowners. Local resident Alison Loughton, who works from home, described the persistent sound of the chimes as “intrusive and uncomfortable”, voicing her concerns about potential impact on both work productivity and relaxation time, especially as the weather becomes warmer.

The park’s trustees, responsible for installing the equipment, are now cooperating with South Kesteven District Council in an effort to address the residents’ complaints about the noise emanating from the playground.

Peter Free, whose property backs onto the park, expressed disappointment, pinpointing adults rather than children as the primary source of the excessive noise. He pragmatically noted, “it’s quite annoying, but you don’t want to discourage children from play – the children are delightful.”

Parents and grandparents picking up children from the local Thurlby Community Primary Academy were taken aback by the complaints. Linda Lyon, a grandmother of children who enjoy the park, proposed that the disgruntled residents should “close your windows” if they find the noise intolerable. Sarah Riley, another parent, added, “the chimes aren’t quiet, admittedly, but living near a park and a school, you would expect some level of noise.”

The Lawrance Park Recreation Ground and Community Association clarified that the chimes were installed as an alternative for those unable to use traditional playground equipment such as swings or slides. The association has already adjusted the chimes in an attempt to lower the noise levels. They are due to meet with representatives of the district council to discuss additional measures. The council’s environmental health officer is evaluating the situation and collaborating with all parties involved to seek a satisfactory resolution.

This report is based on the original story covered by ‘www.bbc.com’, and has been adapted for The Lincoln Post.