Our Vision is a world where all parks and public spaces are designed to make teenage girls feel valued and included and where everyone feels welcome

OK, we admit that the title of this blog might be a tiny bit tongue in cheek, given we’re blogging about detailed changes to technical planning policy documents that some might consider -ahem- a little dry. But it is MSFG 5th birthday and we are having fun! We’re reflecting on our ongoing work to campaign for national policy changes that support more inclusive public spaces for teenage girls. Most recently, we submitted our response to the Government’s consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which guides how local authorities plan and design developments. While we strongly believe that local authorities should shape spaces based on local needs and input from girls themselves, we’re calling for the NPPF to include a clear prompt to consider age and gender in public space design. We remain committed to long-term change and will continue working with policymakers and partners to ensure teenage girls are better represented in the design of the spaces they use.