“There is no searing politics here, just a desire for basic services – a bus that runs a bit later in the evening, a future for their kids.”

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Saturday 20th April is the next national day of action for #SafeStreetsNow - see what's happening near you and how you can get involved here: safestreetsnow.co.uk

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Join us on 20th April to call for #SafeStreetsNow in Newcastle, North Tyneside and across the region. There are five starting points for the rides which begin at 2pm. Everyone welcome! NewcastleCityCouncil North Tyneside Council

My 13 year old daughter and her friends decided to go to the shops by bus.

They arrived at the bus stop just before 2 with a bus due. That bus never came and these were the next 3. Still no sign of the not-cancelled one.

How does this support teens’ independence?

Well said, Polly Curtis. Investing in social infrastructure and community networks should include creating conditions for children to play out in their neighbourhoods. Plenty of evidence to show how much this can benefit children, famiilies and communities. #SpatialJustice

Great fun #playstreet

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The answer is no, it's not a priority. Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee chooses to share this clip that shows how unprepared and dismissive Lee Rowley is in response to Clive Betts MP, who suggests that government 'hasn't got its act together' in terms of the cross-cutting nature of children's play

Before the end on the month the Council will be removing the scheme that has reduced traffic on Heaton's streets 500 vehicles each day. Read the details in our article at spaceforheaton.com/through-traffi…
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His answer was no, children are not a priority. Concern’s about children’s play had a significant influence on postwar housing, particularly through the work of the Ministry of Housing & Local Government. Children are not even on the agenda of today’s equivalent department.

Do you want safer streets for children (and everyone)? Want politicians to act on this? If so, join the #SafeStreetsNow day of action on 20th April.
In Bristol we are combining this with a #KidicalMass bike ride, making children seen and heard in their city! Details/links below.

A truly lovely video of Birmingham councillor Councillor David Barker learning to ride a bike as an adult, and not only succeeding but finding joy, freedom and new parts of his city!

Play hero celebration alert! Lady Allen, godmother of #adventureplay and advocate for #childfriendly places, gets her very own English Heritage #blueplaque on 1 May in London. Invite attached with RSVP details.