There are also local authority departments and other agencies that may be able to support you in developing your proposals.

These include play services, planning departments, transport departments, leisure services, education departments, local schools and children’s centres, neighbourhood police and community support teams, and local health services.

Local strategic partnerships may also be interested. These partnerships join up services at a strategic level across local areas, including involvement in the planning and coordination of play. Partnerships can include:

• Children’s services, including schools and early years
• Health services 
• Community safety organisations including the police 
• Built environment planners

Embedding the Play Strategy shows how play cuts across the responsibilities of many departments within local authorities and where play fits within local decision-making frameworks and planning for children. Contact your local council to find out who is responsible for play.