- Chancellor set to announce multi-million makeover for
children's playgrounds
- Follows government's landmark Pride in Place programme - a
record £5 billion initiative rejuvenating communities
- Funding breaking down barriers to opportunity so every child
can thrive
Playgrounds across England are set for a major makeover, with the
Chancellor expected to announce £18 million to revamp play areas
at Budget.
will spruce up local
communities with makeover cash for 200 children's play parks
across the country.
Evidence shows there are stark inequalities across England when
it comes to accessing the outdoors – with children from poorer
households spending much less time outside than children from
wealthier families.
Outdoor play is crucial for children's health and wellbeing, so
the Chancellor is ensuring every child can enjoy the benefits it
brings by delivering on the Government's commitment to break down
barriers to opportunity so every child can thrive.
This funding comes as the Chancellor is set to deliver a Budget
that makes the fair choices to deliver on the country's
priorities to cut NHS waiting lists, cut national debt and cut
the cost of living.
The playground investment follows the launch of government's
landmark Pride in Place programme - a record £5 billion
initiative letting local communities decide how local funding is
spent to regenerate their public spaces.
An HMT source said:
This funding will breathe new life into play areas across
England, creating safe, exciting spaces for thousands of
children.
It will enrich and empower communities – giving every child a
place to play and grow, wherever they live.
