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Play

Find out why Leeds is known as one of the most playful cities in England.
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Power of Play

Play is central to our experience and enjoyment of living. 

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Urban95 Academy

Leeds City Council are proud to be a part of the Urban95 global network.

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Play Sufficiency

Play Sufficiency is an ongoing process of research and action. This aim of the process is to assess, improve and protect children’s opportunities for play.

Play Streets

Leeds City Council has an award-winning play streets scheme and is proud to be one of Playing Out’s beacon play streets. 

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Play Enabling Grant

The Play Enabling Grant (PEG) is funding for the voluntary or community sector, and is designed to increase opportunities to play across Leeds.

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Leeds Community and Festival of Play

The Leeds Community of Play celebrates the amazing people and organisations committed to making our city more playful.

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