Sport and physical activity 2024-25

This programme supports officers to:

• Engage with and influence the changes that will now need to take place in their organisations and the wider sector.
• Develop and enhance their collaborative leadership skills so they can support and influence the delivery of whole system change.
• Interact better with other service areas which include, but are not limited to as adult social care, public health, health and wellbeing.
• Engage with and better influence local political leadership. Better articulate and evidence their value and importance in a new and challenging environment.
• Build confidence and resilience in this work.

January programme dates

21-23 January 2025, Holiday Inn, Winchester 

Start time 10am on 21 January, finishing 4pm on 23 January. There is no charge to attend. Meals and accommodation are included.

• Apply for a place on the January programme 
• Please complete the online form to join the waiting list

To join the waiting list to hear about the 2025 programme please email [email protected]

To support established elected members (including those who have attended the programme for newly elected councillors) to:

• make confident and empowered decisions within their local places taking into consideration latest national policy developments and to improve their confidence in performing their role
• improve skills and advocate for physical activity across place and cross-cutting initiatives
• broker connections and relationships to build partnerships
• hear topical updates from Sport England, the LGA and appropriate partner organisations
• build new connections and networks with other portfolio holders with the responsibility for physical activity
• hear and share good practice of councillor leadership for place-based physical activity.

13-14 November 2024, Wychwood Park Hotel, Crewe

Start time 2.30pm on 13 November, finishing 4pm on 14 November

• There is no charge to attend.
• Meals and accommodation are included.

To apply for a place on these programmes, please contact [email protected].

Hold the dates in your diary and we will contact you to advise if we have been able to provide a place on this programme. 

To support all lead councillors to understand and articulate the importance of embedding active wellbeing and physical activity in budget setting discussions. Lead councillors are welcome to bring their lead officer with them, to support collaborative conversations

25 November 2024 (1pm – 4.30pm) – online

Book your place via the online booking form.