BCP Council invests almost £4m in play areas for children
The project is due to be carried out of the next two years and forms part of the council's five-year Plan for Play strategy, which was approved in December.The authority said it was the largest investment in its history and would ensure children were given the best opportunities to thrive in sustainable, and maintained, play spaces.Ms Moore said: "Some of our best memories as children are formed whilst playing with friends and that should be no different for the next generation."Well maintained play areas can boost a child's confidence, give them opportunities to socialise, and ultimately improve their physical and mental health."The breadth of this project shows the importance of every community in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - and our commitment, as a council, to giving everyone the best opportunities in life."
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