The Guardian view on play streets: where asphalt meets grassroots | Editorial

Opening up more roads for safe games and socialising has been one good thing to come out of the pandemic Play is a serious business. It is essential for children’s learning, mental wellbeing and life skills such as teamwork. But outside of organised sport and early years education, where play is central, policymakers rarely address what is mainly seen as a private matter. This year, the closure of nurseries, schools and playgrounds during the pandemic has reminded us all that withdrawing o