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£50m fund allocated for councils to revamp play parks

A £50 million fund has been allocated to revamp play parks across Scotland by the Scottish Government.
By Rebecca McCurdy
Published 24th Mar 2023, 04:55 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2023, 08:29 BST
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Children’s Minister Clare Haughey unveiled the funding during a visit to Figgate Park in Edinburgh alongside Duddingston Primary School pupils on Thursday.

The cash, which is part of the £60 million earmarked in the Programme for Government, will be distributed to councils until the end of the parliamentary term in 2026.

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The first £10m will be allocated in the 2023-24 financial year, followed by £15m in 2024-25 and £25m in 2025-26.

A £50 million fund has been allocated to revamp play parks across ScotlandA £50 million fund has been allocated to revamp play parks across Scotland
A £50 million fund has been allocated to revamp play parks across Scotland

Ms Haughey said the funding will help children access safe environments for free amid the cost-of-living crisis.

The funds can only be used to refurbish play parks that are owned, managed or maintained by a local council.

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