Sport, leisure and physical activity

Sport, and providing children with the opportunity to play, has a positive impact on health, education, community cohesion and safety, and economic vitality. Local authorities play a key role in the delivery of sport and play in local communities.

Case Studies

Financial impact of COVID-19 on parks 2020-21 - case study key findings

Financial impact of COVID-19 on parks and green spaces - Leeds City Council

Financial impact of COVID-19 on parks and green spaces - Nottingham City Council

News

LGA responds to £100 million fund to help leisure centres

LGA responds to Sports England’s ‘People and Places’ report

LGA responds to Sport England's Uniting the Movement strategy

Publications

Active people, healthy places

Leadership Essentials Sport impact report

Transforming the delivery of sport and physical activity in local communities

Transforming the delivery of sport in local communities – elected member leaders...

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides