拢18 million Playground Fund
Guidance for 66 local authorities on 拢18 million playground funding to create or refurbish playgrounds in England鈥檚 areas of greatest need.
Applies to England
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鈥嬧�婽his guidance explains how the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government鈥檚 拢18 million Playground Fund will support 66 local authorities in England to create,聽improve聽or enhance playgrounds in areas of greatest need.
It sets out the fund鈥檚:
- purpose
- eligibility
- objectives
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- delivery requirement
It also includes expectations on:
- community engagement
- inclusive and accessible design
- long-term maintenance
Each authority聽will聽receive 拢270,000 across 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028, covering both capital and revenue costs.
The guidance also includes:
- the submission and assurance process
- timelines
- monitoring and evaluation requirements
- the privacy notice
The fund is intended to improve children鈥檚 access to high-quality playgrounds, especially in places with higher child income deprivation and weaker existing provision, while supporting wider Pride in Place programmes.鈥�