MONEY is coming to Dumfries and Galloway for more playparks from the Scottish Government.
The new pot of £25 million funding was announced as part of the Play Vision Statement and Action Plan for 2025-2030 for Scotland.
The region’s exact allocation is not yet known.
Launching it, First Minister John Swinney said: “Playing is key to a child’s healthy development, and by enabling councils to invest in outdoor play parks, we will ensure families can access a safe, high-quality place to play within their communities.”
The First Minister continued to explain that the playpark initiative is part of a bigger project, eliminating child poverty.
Welcoming the move, Marguerite Hunter Blair, CEO of Play Scotland and chair of external Play Strategy refresh group, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating this clear commitment from the Scottish Government to play opportunities and experiences for all our children and young people.
“It is fantastic that children’s rights and voices are at the heart of this new vision for play alongside an enthusiastic cross-sectoral collaboration. The clear message coming from the versions of the plan that children have co-produced is simple – more play and better play is good for everyone.”
