Issue details

Strategy for Outdoor Play Provision

Following the Scrutiny Review of Outdoor Play Provision, in April of 2024, the Crime and Disorder Select Committee (now renamed) recommended that officers should prepare a strategy (later approved by Cabinet) which includes the following elements:

           The Council’s aims in relation to the provision of outdoor play spaces.

           The locations and assessments of existing and outdoor play provision, as well as any planned developments.

           The key challenges associated with providing these spaces.

           How the Council will seek to address these key challenges (including guiding principles).

This document is the first of a series of appearances to Cabinet designed to:

           Agree the principles associated with the ongoing management of our portfolio of play facilities

           To then take additional papers for Cabinet to agree the implementation of the strategy principles.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/06/2025

Decision Type: Executive (Cabinet);

Decision due: 17 Jul 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment, Leisure and Culture

Lead director: Director of Community Services, Environment and Culture

Contact: Neil Mitchell, Head of Environment, Leisure & Green Infrastructure Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected].

Consultation process

Meetings and emails

Consultees

Cabinet

Making Representations: neil.mitchell@stockton.gov.uk