Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 13848

Playing Fields: Local Government

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to address local authority playing field accessibility.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in December 2024, sets out that access to high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and physical activity are important for the health and well-being of communities, and can deliver wider...

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