The first national Play Strategy sets out the Government’s plans to improve and develop play facilities for children throughout the country.
Based on consultation with thousands of children and young people, as well as their parents, the strategy outlines the short-, medium- and long-term objectives in bringing to life children’s right to play.
Published in December 2008, the strategy is backed by £235 million of dedicated investment. This funding will support its aims of creating safe, welcoming, interesting and free places to play in every residential community and giving children and young people an active role in planning these areas.
5 August 2009 - 526 play sites now open
The 63 local authorities involved in the first wave of developing new or refurbished play areas have exceeded their target of 500. Five hundred and twenty-six sites are now open for children and young people to enjoy. Details of these are set out here.
