Issue details
Physical Activity & Sport Strategy
PDF 227 KBThe Physical Activity & Sport Strategy
aims to provide the strategic direction for delivery of sport &
physical activity in Tower Hamlets, in alignment with directorate,
council and partner priorities. The strategy sets out how we can
increase levels of physical activity in the borough, make the most
of the local environment, harness the community engagement
opportunities and ensure children and young people develop a
positive relationship with being active.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2019
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
NA
Decision due: 18 Dec 19 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Culture, Arts and Brexit
Lead director: Corporate Director, Children and Culture
Department: Children and Culture
Contact: Lisa Pottinger, (Head of Sport & Physical Activity) Email: lisa.pottinger@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The following consultation activities have been undertaken, or are
planned:
• Series of themed workshops (Health & Wellbeing and
Sports Focused) with the voluntary and community sector - Oct
2017
• Workshop with council officers – Oct 2017
• Focus groups with REAL Disability Forum, Create Day Centre,
Carers Forum, Inter Faith Forum, LGBT
Community Forum and Caxton Hall Older People’s Health &
Wellbeing Day - Sep & Oct 2017
• Online survey for stakeholders from all sectors – Oct
2017
• Initial interviews with key stakeholders – during Mar
& Apr 2019
• Workshop with Members – 10th Jul 2019
• Inter-active online consultation with stakeholders from a
wide range of sectors – 14th to 23rd May 2019
• Further consultation activities are planned to seek feedback
on the final draft strategy. – to
take place in Oct & Nov 2019
Consultees
The consultation activities that took place in
2017 (as summarised above) involved engagement with a large number
of consultees from all sectors and residents.
Initial interviews in 2019 were conducted with:
• John Biggs, Executive Mayor
• Sabina Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Art, Culture &
Brexit
• Danny Hassell, Cabinet Member for Children and Young
People
• Katy Scammell, Associate Director of Public Health
• Sandjea Green, Head of Youth Service
• Steve Murray Head of Arts and Events
• Rob Morton, Active Travel Officer
• Paul Buckenham, Development Manager
• Hanif Osmani, Poplar HARCA
• Peter Okali, CEO THCVS
• Keiko Okawa – Senior Strategy and Policy Manager
(Place)
Over 35 stakeholders took part in the online consultation during
May 2019 including representatives from a range of perspectives
within the council, private sector and voluntary and community
sector.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: No. The Equality Checklist (and further analysis if required) will be completed as part of the strategy development process. Date of completion – end of September 2019.
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: Draft Physical Activity & Sport Strategy and Physical Activity & Sport Strategy Policy Context Appendix
Decisions
- 20/12/2019 - Physical Activity & Sport Strategy
Agenda items
- 18/12/2019 - Cabinet Physical Activity & Sport Strategy 18/12/2019
Documents
- Physical Activity & Sport Strategy