Once you and your neighbours have decided on dates and times for your play street, you will need to formally let everyone on the street know and give them the opportunity to share their views.

Some councils require a certain level of support to be demonstrated (eg more than half of households in favour); others only ask for evidence that you have informed everyone who is affected by your play street plans and put the onus on those not in favour to explain why.

In our experience, the vast majority of people (over 80 per cent) asked will be happy about the idea of their street becoming a play street. Some will be neutral, and often (but not always) a very small minority may be against it.

Download and adapt the template letter below.