Adam welcomes outdoor play cash investment from Scottish Government
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SCOTTISH Government reform plans to increase opportunities for outdoor play in Moray and Aberdeenshire have been welcomed by a local MSP.
Local authorities across Scotland are to be awarded £50 million of investment in play parks and facilities over 2023-2026.
New changes to planning rules also means councils will need to think more about providing outdoor play spaces, but also make sure new developments provide them, too.
This action will increase opportunities for outdoor activity and help implement a commitment to incorporate children and young people’s rights into Scots law and practice.
The announcement was welcomed by SNP MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast, Karen Adam.
She said: “Play and social interaction is absolutely vital for children and young people – and it is their right to have access to safe places and opportunities to socialise and play – this goes right the way up to teenagers, who need those safe and healthy spaces to interact with others.
“This year alone, Aberdeenshire Council are set to receive £616,000 and Moray Council £188,000. These allocations are set to significantly increase year on year until 2026.
“These new reform plans are another example of where the SNP is taking action to make rights real for children in Banffshire and Buchan Coast, helping families across our communities, and making Scotland the best place to grow up.
“Quite often, it’s straight forward policies like this that that can make a big difference for families and young people by improving spaces for young people to play and interact with their peers.”
