Focus on play – Play and county councillors

Author: Play Wales
Date: September 2024

This issue of Focus on play for county councillors across Wales provides information about statutory duties on local authorities to assess and secure sufficient play opportunities for children in their area.

To inform councillors, Focus on play – play and county councillors aims to answer the following questions:

• Why has the Welsh Government legislated for play?
• What do I need to know about play sufficiency?
• Has the duty improved outcomes for children?
• How can we make sure there is enough play when there is so little money?
• What can I do to support play sufficiency in the council?