Question follow-through · 95027

Playgrounds: Repairs and Maintenance

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Table 4.1 entitled Budget 2025 policy decisions’ in the Budget Red Book, line item 43, Investing in Communities: Provide funding to refurbish and improve up to 200 playgrounds in England, how proje

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Treasury
Tabled
27 Nov 2025
Target answer date
1 Dec 2025
Answer
4 Dec 2025 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 27 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Table 4.1 entitled Budget 2025 policy decisions’ in the Budget Red Book, line item 43, Investing in Communities: Provide funding to refurbish and improve up to 200 playgrounds in England, how proje

  2. 1 Dec 2025

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  3. 4 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    At Autumn Budget 2025, the government announced £18 million for up to 200 children’s playgrounds in England. This funding will breathe new life into play areas, creating safe, exciting spaces for thousands of children. The government will provide more det...

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