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Playing Out In Hull

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Playing Out In Hull allows children to play freely and safely in the street by using temporary road closures. We work with our Highways Department in order to grant a temporary play street order, which allows residents to close the street for a short period.

The street is manned by volunteer resident marshals,  safely allowing vehicles to slowly enter and exit the street, making sure residents can still gain vehicle access during the sessions.

The sessions normally last for one to three hours and can be as regular as suits the street - weekly or monthly for example.

Before a closure can be granted, any houses directly affected must be consulted with and any concerns are carefully considered.

How to set up a playing out event in your street

Contact Hull City Council to register your interest by emailing PlayingOutHull@hullcc.gov.uk

Once you know that your street is suitable, you need to consult with any houses directly affected before a road closure can be put in place.

You must post a letter to these houses and any concerns must be considered. You should try to recruit stewards while you are speaking to residents.  They are essential for making sure the play environment is safe. 

There are documents that residents can use on the Playing Out website such as the consultation letter.

Access the Playing Out website for more information 

Contact the Permit Team to apply for a temporary play street order by -

  • publichealthadmin@hullcc.gov.uk
  • telephone 01482 300 300
PDF icon Playing Out Guidance Notes V2
PDF icon Playing Out Application Form

Please fill in the above form and return to the Permit Team. Please use the guidance notes to help complete the form. Once approved, this gives you permission from Hull City Council to temporarily close the street.

Borrow a playing out toolkit from your local storage site. 

The toolkit includes -

  • road closure signs
  • high visibility vests
  • posters
  • skipping rope
  • street chalk

Have lots of fun at your play out session.

Access the Playing Out website for more information and make your street a place to play

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  • Grass cutting
  • Report road and pavement defects
  • Dropped kerbs
  • Community clean-ups
  • Road markings, signs and signals

Other Links

  • Playing Out - Useful stuff
  • Playing Out - Make your street a safe place to play

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