A safe environment for play remains the number one priority for the residents we spoke to. Residents told us their children spend a decreasing amounts of time outdoors; part of the problem is parents and guardians find it a challenge to balance reasonable concern and the desire to let children play outside, particularly in the many communities within the Keighley Valley Big Local area where green open space and formal play provision is limited.
Play is not just essential for children; it can be an important means of improving mood and well being for young people and adults as well. This theme aims to increase opportunity for play by encouraging local solutions through partnership work, enhancing established services and creating new services and provision.
