Consult Welsh children on safe places to play -- says committee report

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Children and young people need to be given more of a say on play facilities across Wales according to a new report from the National Assembly for Wales.

An inquiry by the Children and Young People Committee found involving them in projects and programmes from the outset provided valuable information and helped to break down barriers between generations where previously there was a feeling of uncertainty or even fear.

The Committee heard evidence of a number of innovative and rewarding projects in communities across Wales, some with the involvement and support of Welsh Government agencies such as Communities First.

There were also examples where communities had worked with local councils and organisations such as the Big Lottery Fund and Action for Children

In all cases those who gave evidence spoke of the importance of safe and accessible play facilities for children and young people to use and the benefits those facilities and services can have for the wider community.

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