Play Street

Play streets temporarily stopped traffic for residents to meet their neighbours and for children to play safely outside together

Play Streets temporarily stopped traffic in residential streets, cul-de-sacs or squares, to create opportunities for everyone to meet their neighbours and for children to play safely outside. 

Government and health professional guidelines state that children aged 5-18 need an hour each day of what they call “moderate to vigorous physical activity” to be healthy and well. Evidence shows a staggering 80% of UK children are not getting this. Play Street started as a way for children in their local neighbourhood, estate or street to come together and safely play outdoors. The process of opening the street for play increases connections, friendship and trust between neighbours of all ages and backgrounds.

Previous Play Streets that happened around the borough have helped create connections between neighbours, encouraged food sharing where residents bring a dish of their choice for their neighbours to try and also ensured play doesn’t stop.