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The council confirmed in writing that we can keep our play equipment in the garden. This win belongs to every one of you who spoke up to protect our space. Keep an eye on our communal area to ensure we maintain the upkeep that secured this outcome.

September 19, 2018

Help keep our kids outdoor toys at our flats!

Help keep our kids outdoor toys at our flats!

🏆 Won — 686 supporters Verified

Final supporters

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Hoeny
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Nathan
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Gina
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Kayleigh
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Lama
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Gunner
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Nikhil
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Kayleigh N.
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Harmony R.
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Tabitha C.
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Started by Laura Beale 8 years, 3 months ago
We have 18 flats in the block all have kids, so we have 20+ kids that use the equipment, we currently have 2 trampolines, a football goal, swing set, play house (and smaller toys which are kept in sheds) the council have told us to remove them within 7days, we have had play equipment in the communal areas for 2-3 years and no issues,
we have also picked up glass, re seeded grass under trees and cut back bushes/trees that the council haven’t done we also have spoken to several houses in the area none of whom have a issue with the equipment
This communal space and play equipment is important to both the adults and the children both social and emotionally, a lot of the children have social probelms and also behaviour problems and anxiety problems, so having the equipment in the communal garden is very important for the children for these children in particular

Updates

Reached 500 supporters

June 27, 2018

June 24, 2018

The council is still refusing to meet with us about the playground equipment. Send an email to your local representative today to demand they let us keep these toys in the garden. Tell three of your neighbors to sign this petition right now.

Reached 100 supporters

June 22, 2018

June 21, 2018

We are approaching one hundred signatures and need to push harder to get the council to listen. Text three neighbors right now and ask them to add their names to this list before the deadline hits.

261 Comments

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Rebecca e
8 years ago Featured

As long as the equipment isn’t in a fire exit path, there is no reason for it to be moved. Kids need outdoor play and the council don’t provide homes with gardens , they just stick people in flats and it’s not right !!!

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Corinne bennett
8 years ago Featured

My sin is autistic and loves playing outside now.if the council restrict this the kids will want to play on the xbox more etc it is beneficial that they play outside the kids are happy why ruin it for them they are doing nothing wrongx

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Kursti Beer
8 years ago Featured

The children's play area is well maintained and the children are supervised whilst playing. The residents have maintained the area the equipment is on and it doesn't disrupt any of the locals .....I can see no reason to make them remove the play equipment at all!!

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Traci Forsythe
8 years ago Featured

Let the residents of the flats keep this equipment for the children that live thete. There are no playgrounds near for the children to play. At least the parents can see where their children are and that they are safe.

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Rebecca Taylor
8 years ago Featured

I walk past these flats regularly on the school drop off/pick up. It's wonderful to see those kids playing and having fun outside in a safe environment where they live. As far as I can ascertain there is no reason good enough to be asking the families to remove the play equipment .

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Marian Stagg
8 years ago Featured

I know how much this outdoor space means for my niece and her mum. It is key to her social development as it allows her to play with the other children in a space that is safely monitored by the other parents in the building.

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Hoeny
2 years ago

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Harmony Rees
6 years ago

Why take away children's toys??! Children need to play because it is fundamental for their development!! How can you be so callous and cruel??!