Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director of Environment, Highways and Community Services

The Cabinet Member with the Health and Housing Portfolio introduced the report (previously circulated) of the Executive Director Environment, Highways and Community Services to update Members of Cabinet on the review of the Darlington’s Physical Activity Strategy and to seek approval of a renewed strategy for the period of 2025-2035.

The report explained that the purpose of the Darlington’s Physical Activity Strategy was to improve participation and engagement in sport and physical activity.

The report stated that it is one of the key delivery strategies to support the Council Plan and it had been reviewed to align with the objectives with the Council’s priorities.

It was highlighted that consultation and engagement had been undertaken to develop the Darlington Physical Activity Strategy 2025-2030, which had been approved by the Darlington Health and Wellbeing Board on the 5^{th of} December 2024. Reviews of the Strategy will be scheduled alongside the reviews of the Council Plan and any other legislative changes to adjust and realign the content of the strategy if required.

RESOLVED - It is recommended that Members approve the renewed strategy for 2025-2035.

REASON - The recommendations are supported by the following reason; to ensure the strategy aligns with the Council Plan and provide strategic direction to improve participation and engagement in sports and physical activity.