Complete a risk assessment

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Organising a Play Street event: step by step

Identify potential hazards (e.g. moving vehicles, children crossing barriers, collisions with parked cars, noise, and sun/heat exposure) and explain how they will be managed using appropriate controls such as stewards, clear signage and parental supervision.

Play Streets Risk Assessment (DOC, 139KB)

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Organising a Play Street event: step by step

Steps

Understand what a Play Street is
A Play Street is a temporary, resident‑run road closure that lets children play safely outside with council approval.
Check if your street is suitable
Before applying, make sure your street isn’t busy, has no planned works, allows a diversion and still permits emergency access.
Talk to neighbours and build support
Consult neighbours about your Play Street plans and address concerns, noting that full agreement isn’t required unless there are serious safety or access issues.
Complete a risk assessment
Identify risks and explain how you will manage them.
Apply to the council for permission
Apply online by submitting your consultation letter, risk assessment and event dates.
Run the Play Street
Set up and supervise the Play Street, keep access clear, then tidy up and remove barriers afterwards.

Steps

Understand what a Play Street is

Check if your street is suitable

Talk to neighbours and build support

Complete a risk assessment

Apply to the council for permission

Run the Play Street

Give feedback

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