Agenda item

The Area Council Manager introduced this topic and provided Members with an introduction to Sport and Active Health’s funding application to Sport England for their Families Fund.  It was explained that the aim of the project is to increase participation in physical activities by families through behaviour change.  The 3 year project will use the Family Centres as a hub, working closely with family centre staff to facilitate family multi-sport sessions.  The project will be piloted at Athersley Family Centre.  A member requested that Sue Duke is contacted regarding engagement of hard to reach families.

Tatt:  aware that some families don’t engage (Sue Duke will update)

RESOLVED that

(i)            The Area Council note the report, and

(ii)          Agree to provide match funding of approximately £5000 for this project if the application is successful in the bidding process to Sport England.