Play Streets

By signing up to and supporting Play Streets, your children can play safely on the streets without traffic.

Founded by London Play, this scheme aims to revive the 'play time' culture of the past. Play Streets promotes healthy activities and also brings the community together.

During the summer, we ease traffic regulations to help local people set up play activities for their children.

Try creating a Play Street for Car Free Day
Apply by Wednesday 4 September 2024. Find more information about Car Free Days

How it works

Successful applicants will be granted a temporary play street order, which allows a road to be closed for a maximum of three hours for one day per month.

While organisers are responsible for the event (for example, physically blocking the road), we offer advice and can help provide barriers if necessary.

Organisers must ensure that residents living on the road, including those not involved in the activity, can park and access their homes as normal.

Applying for the scheme

To apply, download the Play Streets application form ^{(PDF, 206kb)} and email your completed forms to TTMO@southwark.gov.uk. All applications must demonstrate that there's local support for the scheme.

Page last updated: 14 August 2024

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