A temporary play area is set to pop up on Castle Street, Edgeley, next year.

As part of 'Portable Play Time', the street will see a series of outdoor play equipment and informal seating set up.

The new zone will also serve as a hub for community events, such as talks, creative workshops, and child-led walking tours.

The play area will feature a number of different parts across Castle Street - these in turn will form the landmarks for trails and routes, designed to encourage more children and parents to walk or cycle to school.

In other words, the aim is to design a route along Castle Street where children can 'play on the way' - whether that's walking to school or elsewhere.

Pauline Johnston, from 'On The Way Play SK', said: "For younger children and their parents, building in those important 10 minutes together, being present and encouraging space and time to embrace 'on the way play' with these interventions.

"By developing children as route leaders and finding more reasons to embrace a child-friendly approach and perspective in our neighbourhoods we hope more families will opt for fun, active travel and climate-positive choices more often."

Cllr Mark Roberts, deputy leader of Stockport Council and cabinet member for climate change and environment, said:

"We're keen to understand the additional benefits that could emerge as a result of developing more child-friendly spaces on high streets that embrace play and active travel in our neighbourhoods."

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