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 Norris
Playgrounds 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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