COMMUNITIES in Glasgow can apply to make their street car-free for a day so children can play safely outside close to their homes.
Street Play is an initiative run by Glasgow City Council and Glasgow Life to bring communities closer together by providing local groups and residents the opportunity to take back their streets and enjoy a traffic free environment.
Residents and not-for-profit local organisations such as community groups, schools, and housing associations, are all invited to apply to the next Street Play, which is taking place between September 22 and 25.
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The deadline for applications is Thursday, September 1.
Councillor Angus Millar, city convener for climate, said: “Street play is a fantastic initiative and it’s always great to see communities coming together, families, streets coming out, onto the street, which is being closed to traffic, and children to take over and play.
“It’s been fantastic to see its success over the last few years and I’m really looking forward to the next weekend of street play.
“It’s really a fantastic way to get involved so I hope as many communities as possible take advantage of this great opportunity.”
Earlier this summer, we reported on a Cathcart community who took advantage of the initiative.
Brunton Road, in Cathcart, was closed to traffic in June as part of Street Play.
Resident Carolyn Lochhead, 47, who was involved in organising the Cathcart Street Play, said the event was a success, with as many as 70 neighbours attending.
She said: “It’s about sort of reminding us all that our streets aren't just for parking cars, they can be there for us all to use.
“And partly, it's just a really good, quite cheap way of getting communities together and getting kids playing out."
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The event really brought out the spirit of the Cathcart community, with everyone chipping in.
“I came on Sunday morning and found a huge pile of home baking on my doorstep that my neighbours had donated,” added Carolyn.
“We usually have a little reading corner, we always have some gazebos, people bring food, we had a coffee stand, and an arts and crafts stall.
“There were lots of kids going up and down the street in their bikes and scooters, so it was really good."
She added: “I'm hoping that they'll advertise it quite widely, and then lots of people will know about the opportunity, because it's such a great thing to do and it's really simple.”
The council is welcoming applications that are about getting children active, playing games and having fun with their friends.
They also accept applications that will see members of the community set up stalls to provide refreshments for everyone to enjoy.
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Local residents will still be able to park on the road during the event, but the traffic management equipment provided will help manage this.
For more information visit the Glasgow City Council website.
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