MONMOUTHSHIRE County Council’s 2025 Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) is currently being completed and is due for submission in June.
Part of the objective of the assessment is to show that play is a whole-authority responsibility, and that it should be included in all agendas.
The council held a conference to present to stakeholders – including county and local councillors and dignitaries, through a mix of presentations and interactions – demonstrating all the work that has been completed across the local authority from a variety of departments relating to play.
This celebrated the work completed and the benefits experienced by the community, children and young people. The conference also provided an opportunity for those attending to include their views into the final submissions.
As well as a statutory duty, play is important to the health, development and wellbeing of children and young people and is their right as stated in the UNCRC article 31 – guaranteeing children’s right to rest, leisure, play, and participation in cultural and artistic life.
The Welsh Government deadline for the submission of the PSA is 30 June, 2025.
A report will be brought to Cabinet on 25 June for consideration.
Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Member for Equalities and Engagement, Angela Sandles, said: “Play provision is such a vital part of the work across Monmouthshire County Council and forms an integral part of the development of children and young people across the region.
“I am proud of all the work that goes on across the county to ensure that play is prioritised. It was lovely to hear submissions from schoolchildren at the conference.
“I look forward to seeing the final Play Sufficiency Assessment ahead of its submission later this year.”
