MSP Clare Adamson has welcomed new figures which show £2.23 million has been investment playparks across North Lanarkshire including five playparks in Motherwell and Wishaw.
The Scottish Government has provided £35 million to renew or improve play parks since May 2021 – £15 million in 2024/25 alone.
A total of 887 play parks have been renewed, or were being renewed in Scotland, up to April 2024.
Playparks in Motherwell and Wishaw that have benefitted from Scottish Government investment, include: George Street, Motherwell; Frood Street, Motherwell; Doon Street, Motherwell; Fir Place, Wishaw; and The Loaning, Motherwell.
Ms Adamson, MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw, said: “The SNP committed to improving play parks for children across Scotland, and kids in my Motherwell and Wishaw constituency are directly benefitting.
“Access to play areas is essential for a child’s development and it is a great social space for children, parents, and carers.
“Kids should be having fun and I am delighted this Scottish Government investment is making a real difference to our community and across North Lanarkshire.”
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