Response 4037595

Response to request for information

Reference

4037595

Response date

3 July 2026

Request

1. Please state the name of your authority
2. How many public children’s playgrounds were managed and maintained by your authority in:
   1. 2006
   2. 2011
   3. 2016
   4. 2021   
   5. 2026
3. What was your (i) revenue spend and (ii) capital expenditure (or a total figure if not available) on the maintenance, or improvement or development of children’s playgrounds in your local authority area?
   1. In 2005-2006
   2. In 2010-2011
   3. In 2015-2016
   4. In 2020-2021
   5. In 2025-2026
4. Please list any town or parish councils in your area who also fund maintenance, improvement or development of children's playgrounds.

Response

1. Please state the name of your authority - Rushcliffe Borough Council
2. How many public children’s playgrounds were managed and maintained by your authority in:
   1. 2006 - 12
   2. 2011 - 12
   3. 2016 - 12
   4. 2021 - 12
   5. 2026 - 12
      • Note - (omitting teen play areas, MUGAs and outdoor fitness, cycle tracks : Abbey Park, Adbolton Lane, Alford Road,  West Park, Bridgford Park, Boundary Road The Hook x2 toddler and junior, RCP, Denton Drive, Greythorn Drive, & Oak Tree Close)
3. What was your (i) revenue spend and (ii) capital expenditure (or a total figure if not available) on the maintenance, or improvement or development of children’s playgrounds in your local authority area?
   1. 1. In 2005-2006 - outside data retention period and not available
      2. In 2010-2011 - outside data retention period and not available
      3. In 2015-2016 - outside data retention period and not available
      4. In 2020-2021 - Revenue - £39,000 and Capital - £122,000
      5. In 2025-2026 - Revenue - £41,000 and Capital - £307,000
4. Please list any town or parish councils in your area who also fund maintenance, improvement or development of children's playgrounds.
   • A full list is available on Rushcliffe Borough Council website