Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Require that every public playground has adequate shade available

Open for signatures 19 signatures

What the petition asks

Ensure existing and new public playgrounds provide adequate shade for children through solutions such as shade sails, canopies, tree planting, or other suitable shade structures.
We call on the Government to introduce national guidance requiring local authorities to assess shade provision in existing public playgrounds and fund a programme of improvements where needed, while ensuring all new public playgrounds include adequate shade to protect children from heat and UV exposure.

Timeline

24 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 24 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.