‘Time for change is now’ – government inquiry into children’s play freedoms hears face-to-face evidence
A UK government inquiry examining how better planning & design can improve children’s health has been told that ‘the time for change is now’. Read more
UK ‘play street’ organisers shine a light on their success
A new survey by Playing Out, the UK’s leading campaigner for children’s freedom to play outside, has again highlighted the benefits of ‘play streets’ for both children and the wider community.Read more
What can you tell the UK Parliament about children’s future needs in cities?
A UK Parliamentary inquiry wants to hear evidence from across the board about how children and young people’s needs can be prioritised in the future design of cities.Read more
Playing Out: ‘We need a plan for children, not motorists’
“We are not a nation of motorists, we’re a nation of families”. These words were spoken by Joanne Colleran, mother of six-year old Bobby who was struck and killed by a car whilst walking to school.Read more
Town and parish councils can boost communities by supporting play streets
Streets constitute the majority of public space in our villages and towns. To see them only as places to drive and park cars is to undervalue them. Streets can and should be places where people...Read more
The importance of ball games for kids – online seminar
Playing Out, a UK-wide movement which promotes the closure of streets to traffic, invites you an online seminar.Read more
‘Playing Out’ movement goes from strength to strength
The ‘Playing Out’ movement which sees communities closing their streets to traffic and is continuing to grow has scheduled another online forum for professionals.Read moreKing’s coronation is inspiring more UK Play Streets
This year’s coronation of King Charles III is inspiring one London borough to expand its successful ‘Play Streets’ programme in time for children to celebrate the day in safe surroundings.Read more