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

East Northamptonshire District Council: Leisure services options appraisal and procurement

Central Bedfordshire Council’s spatial modelling of sports facilities to satisfy population growth

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

News

‘Leisure centres and public pools still at risk’: LGA statement on energy bills support announcement

Councils wish England luck ahead of Euro 2022 final

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