her petition<\/a> on change.org, it has received 735 signatures in just two weeks and has been shared across social media platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cA lot of people are really excited,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Miss Smith is now in contact with Councillor Kate Carr to discuss the next steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhitchurch Library Garden park and playground is a much-loved and valued green space,” Coun. Carr said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I\u2019ve met with Aaryanna and was impressed with her passion for wanting better facilities for young people locally, something we as a councillor team are looking forward to working on with her.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People are being encouraged to put forward ideas for what they would like to see at the playground. Current suggestions have included swings, a zipline, benches and a new climbing frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Miss Smith is also pushing for accessible play equipment so people of all abilities can enjoy the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Aaryanna is hopeful that accessible swings, like those at Caedelyn Park (left), can replace the swings installed at Whitchurch playground (right).<\/strong> Credit: The Cardiffian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLooking to the future, Miss Smith has her sights set on pursing a career in politics and is focused on \u201cchanging everything that\u2019s not quite right\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She believes starting locally is the best way to do this and is hopeful her petition will ensure that Whitchurch Library Gardens and its play area can be \u201csomewhere everyone in the community can access rather than a last resort\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n
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