The sector was dealt two blows before the general election, starting with the failure of the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives to mention the play strategy in their manifestos, and seconded by the National Lottery Fund's admittance that it was going to terminate its funding next year.
London Play chief executive Ute Navidi is urging the new government to recognise the value of play and pick up where the former government left off with continued investment and support for the sector. "Already, London Play is hearing about cuts in staffing and closures of play spaces," she said.
"The previous government — through the first ever National Play Strategy backed by significant funding — demonstrated that good intentions alone are not sufficient to recreate the kind of outdoor play opportunities previous generations took for granted.
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