Parks
Commons · Question 28254 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 17 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of local authority funding for the maintenance of a) public parks and b) green spaces.
Answer
Answered by Florence Eshalomi, 17 Sep 2026
The Government recognises that parks and green spaces can make a significant contribution to public health and community wellbeing by supporting physical activity, improving mental health, strengthening social connections, promoting community cohesion and...