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

The Chances Programme Social Impact Bond (SIB): Sport and physical education for youth engagement

South Kesteven District Council - Transfer of leisure service to council

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

News

Councils wish England luck ahead of Euro 2022 final

LGA responds to NAO report into grassroots sport and physical activity

LGA response to The House of Lords Committee on a National Plan for Sport and Recreation

Publications

Securing the future of public sport and leisure services

Active people, healthy places

Leadership Essentials Sport impact report

Transforming the delivery of sport and physical activity in local communities

Briefings, responses, legislation & guides