Mike Hall MP

Labour Party | Weaver Vale

New play areas and youth clubs for Weaver Vale

The Children’s Plan, announced by Children’s Secretary Ed Balls in Parliament last Wednesday, sets out what the Government will do to back parents as they bring up their children, tackle all the barriers that hold children back and unlock the talents of all our young people and not just some.

Weaver Vale could see new or improved play areas for children and places for young people to go, as part of the Government’s Children’s Plan.

Mike Hall MP said:-

“I want parents, young people and community groups in Weaver Vale to come together to bid for some of the new funding.

“Labour’s Children’s Plan announced £225 million to build or upgrade 3,500 play areas across the country – an average of 23 in every local authority. And £160 million will be available over the next two years for new youth facilities, which will be shaped by young people themselves.

“Play is a vital part of children growing up, developing, learning and exploring and I want to see more good quality facilities where children can play safely.

“I also want new things to do and places to go for young people in our area. This could include facilities for sport, music, drama or art – but it will be down to young people themselves to shape what’s provided.  So I want to hear from young people and the local community about what facilities they would like to see and start putting together our plans.  If you want to get involved - contact my office on 01928 735000 or write to me at Office 4, Castle Park, Frodsham, WA6 6SB or e-mail me at hallm@parliament.uk.”

Other announcements in the Children’s Plan include more support for families with new measures to help parents take a more active role in their children’s education, a review of the primary curriculum, a move towards ‘testing when ready’ and more catch-up support for children falling behind.