Playing Out and resident activators talk about how to support residents to organise play streets, particularly those who start with less confidence and resources.

Play streets are resident-led; this is very important for the social benefits they bring, as well as the sustainability and low cost nature of it. Parents and residents across all demographics are driven to do this action for a whole range of reasons. Many will make it happen by themselves so long as there is a clear process for it.

However, some do need more support to make it happen, especially in areas of disadvantage where people may have different starting points for approaching play streets e.g. less confidence, time, 'social capital' or life experience that supports this type of action. This doesn't mean they aren't capable of it, but they may need more guidance and in person support to give them the confidence boost to have a go.

We find there is a wide range of support needed, from basic signposting to Playing Out's free resources - right through to going door-knocking with people, help with filling in forms etc. We will talk through all of these in detail.

Each council and organisation will have differing levels of resource and different priorities, and we will present 3 support levels to consider.

How to join?

Once you have registered, we will send you a link to join the 'zoom' meeting two days before the event, and a password on the morning of the event.

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How much does it cost?

It's free! We want it to be available to everyone.

However, if you / your organisation would like to make a donation it will go towards our running costs as a very small non-profit organisation (currently a team of 5 - all part-time).

I can't make it - can I watch afterwards?

We will record the discussion and share afterwards. If you can't make it, please sign up to our mailing list to receive the recording.

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