Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife and Shadow Minister for Young People has called on the SNP Ministers to undertake a review of play facilities across Scotland which were supposed to be built as part of new housing developments.
Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland & Fife said:
“It is clear that the provision of good quality play facilities across Scotland is very mixed and that in a number of cases large new housing schemes have not seen the construction of the local facilities which were originally planned and promised.
“Parents often report that the play facilities which near where they live are not acceptable and I would like to see a review of play facilities across Scotland to see what level of investment is needed and also to look at what has been promised and not delivered.
“Addressing the obesity problem we are seeing needs real changes and part of this is providing the local facilities for parents to take young children to so they can play and interact with other children. I also believe it can help build stronger communities with families coming together.”