Manifesto Pledge ‘Revised' - Park Strife

Government accused of backtracking on the vow to spruce up ‘every’ play park in Scotland

- Paul Hutcheon

Council chiefs have claimed the SNP’s flagship policy on sprucing up every play park has been “revised” after high-level talks.

A leaked document shows changes to the “scope and flexibility” of the promise amid funding concerns.

The £60million pledge to renew “every” play park was included in the SNP’s manifesto.

After winning the election, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it had been a commitment that “penetrates beyond the political bubble”.

However, a confidential paper by council umbrella group COSLA reveals the body told the Government £60million was not enough and raised the “impracticability” of refurbishing all play parks.