URL: https://committeemeetings.flintshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12740&LLL=0

Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to provide Members with an overview of the work undertaken by the Flintshire Play Development Team over the past year and to outline priorities for sustaining and developing play opportunities across the county. It aims to inform Members of key achievements, funding arrangements, and future plans for Community and Holidays provisions to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, inclusive play opportunities.

Content: (a)       That the Committee support the Play Team to provide safe, supervised play opportunities for children in their communities throughout the year, particularly in areas affected by austerity;   (b)       That the Committee commit to supporting the new 2025–2028 Play Sufficiency Action Plan as a strategic document that all councillors must consider when making decisions that impact children and young people, ensuring sustainable, inclusive, and year-round play opportunities across Flintshire; and   (c)       That the Committee continue to support the Play Development Team’s work to build a bigger, better, and more sustainable service that provides all children across Flintshire with high-quality, play-based opportunities.

Date of Decision: October 23, 2025