Play Strategy

The strategy was drawn up following wide consultation with all interested parties. This included:

• Stakeholder workshops (an initial borough-wide workshop and four Locality based sessions)
• Surveys of children and young people
• Surveys of town and parish councils
• Surveys of local play and youth organisations
• Interviews and engagement with key stakeholders (Council and external partners)

The process involved:

• A detailed audit and mapping of all play areas and youth facilities across the Borough.
• An extensive programme of consultation and community involvement.
• Showing how the strategy supports the delivery of wider local and national aims.
• Developing local policy for play.
• Analysing the supply of and need for play spaces and youth facilities.
• Developing roles for all partners to maximise the benefits of potential play area and youth facility improvements.
• Providing advice and guidance on good practice, quality and funding.
• Producing detailed Action Plans so that we turn words into action.