FOI release

Playground Closures, Vandalism, Injuries, and Inspections

Case reference FOI2024/01325

Received 22 November 2024

Published 20 December 2024

Request

Dear Oxford City Council, I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please provide the data for the period from April 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2024: 1. Playground Closures: The number of playgrounds permanently closed. 2. New Playgrounds: The number of new playgrounds opened. 3. Reports of Vandalism: The total number of vandalism reports in playgrounds. If available, provide details of the types of vandalism reported (e.g., graffiti, damage to equipment). 4. Number of Injuries in Play Parks: The total number of injuries reported in playgrounds, broken down by type of injury. If available, a breakdown of injuries by specific equipment (e.g., swings, slides, climbing frames). 5. Inspection Frequency: The frequency with which playgrounds are inspected by the council. If any of this information is publicly available, I would appreciate it if you could direct me to the relevant resources. Please let me know if this request exceeds the cost limit for FOI requests, and I can refine the scope.

Response

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Documents

• FOI Standard Response - FOI2024_01325 (redacted).pdf (476.2 KB)

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