Transformation of Playgrounds and Other Play Facilities
September 15, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to invest £8.3 million over three years to improve playgrounds and play facilities across the borough, including creating exemplar playgrounds in major parks and establishing a Play Forum to advise on the program.
Full council record
Purpose
To seek approval to carry out playground
enhancement programme after borough wide condition survey and
create future improvement opportunities.
Decision
1.
To invest £8.3 million into a three-year
programme of improvement works to deliver an enhanced high-quality
playground offer across LBHF, including developing exemplar
playgrounds in our major parks of Ravenscourt Park and Bishops
Park. Working with the Housing Department to make sure the play
offers in both Housing and Parks is coordinated.
2.
To establish a Play Forum to advise on the proposed
changes and priorities, ensuring the programme is co-produced with
local communities and there is a coordinated approach with schools,
housing, and other providers of play in LBHF.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Monday, 15th September, 2025 7.00 pm on September 15, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |