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Islington brings in legal measure to protect adventure playgrounds

1 min read Early Years
Islington Council has agreed to implement a legal order that will protect all of its 12 adventure playgrounds from being sold or built upon.

The move comes after a campaign by Islington Play Association, which has been trying to secure protection for land on which children play.

The legal covenant, called a deed of dedication, will mean that no adventure playground in the authority can be sold or built on.

Anita Grant, director of Islington Play Association, said: “We have been campaigning for this protection for more than two years.

“We have had loads of support from parents, the council, people working in the borough, the community and also from the City Bridge Trust because everyone recognises the importance of excellent play opportunities for the children of Islington.

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