Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 107875

Recreation Spaces: Finance

Tabled: 22 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026

Question

Michelle Welsh

LabourSherwood Forest

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to allocate additional funding to improve accessibility at (a) playgrounds, (b) parks and (c) recreational facilities.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
Parks and recreational facilities are an essential part of local social infrastructure. They provide places for social connection, support health and wellbeing and increase community engagement. At Budget, the Chancellor announced £18 million of investmen...

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