Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 68183
Playgrounds
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 22 July 2025
Question
Helena Dollimore
Labour (Co-op) — Hastings and Rye
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions her Department has had with (a) local authorities and (b) housing associations on the adequacy of levels of playground provision to meet children’s needs.
Answer
Alex NorrisPlaygrounds are an essential part of social infrastructure and government is committed to improving access to safe play spaces. The provision of playgrounds in parks and public spaces is primarily a matter for local authorities. We support local governmen...
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