Love Lane in Woodside has been named the best street in London for children to play safely outside for the second straight year.
The ‘Play Street of the Year’ title goes to the London street or road that has the most successful arrangements in place to allow families to enjoy playing outdoors.
With help from Croydon Council, these roads are temporarily closed to traffic to allow space for games and sports activities.
Councillor Tony Newman and ward member for Woodside. said: “It’s absolutely fantastic that Love Lane has once again been given this recognition and it should encourage parents elsewhere in the borough to think about setting up Play Streets of their own.”
There were two Croydon streets shortlisted in this year’s competition including Brampton Road in Addiscombe.
The organisers of Love Lane and Brampton Road are also responsible for the 'Epic Play Street’ in the town centre.
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