Coronavirus: Playgrounds under threat as councils face pandemic costs

Annette Rawstrone
Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Local authority budget pressures are leading to children’s playgrounds being closed in Nottingham, with the Association of Play Industries (API) warning that more areas could be affected if the Government does not provide funding.

The Association of Play Industries warns that there will be a negative impact on children’s mental and physical health if play areas continue to ‘disappear’
The Association of Play Industries warns that there will be a negative impact on children’s mental and physical health if play areas continue to ‘disappear’

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