Feedback from Pembrokeshire children has prompted a major Wales-wide study into the way children play.
And the youngsters are now being asked to have their say on what they do and don’t want in their play parks.
South Pembrokeshire AM Angela Burns was instrumental in getting the play probe set up after meeting many of the county’s youngsters.
“In the three years I’ve spent in the job I’ve been to many schools, both primary and secondary.
“I usually do a question and answer session but I also always make time at the end to ask the children what they would like to see change. I’ve always been struck by how many said they didn’t have a safe place to play.”
As a member of the Assembly’s Children and Young Persons committee, Mrs Burns has helped to set up an inquiry into the issue.
“This may be about a fun subject but it is a serious matter as well,” she added. “We want to hear from all members of the community – the children themselves, their grannies, play leaders, teachers, everyone.
“We want to help provide safe places for children to play and we need to discover what the current problems are and why so many children feel they don’t have anywhere safe to go.
“We will be looking into the funding issues, maintenance problems, security aspects, what children want, what works in new parks and what doesn’t.
“So please do get in touch with us if you or your children have got anything you’d like to tell the inquiry.”
You can contact Angela’s office to leave feedback on playgrounds at [email protected] or 02920 898384.
