Agenda item

The Board were given a presentation and considered a report which provided an opportunity to discuss the Active in Barnsley partnership approach and implementing the Physical Activity Plan and more generally improve physical activity levels in Barnsley.  It was noted that physical activity had been one of the Board’s public health strategic priorities for the past three years, delivered through the Sport and Active Lifestyle Strategy.  The Board noted the low levels of physical activity amongst adults in Barnsley and that the town ranked fifth highest for levels of inactivity compared with similar statistical neighbours. 

RESOLVED:-

(i)        that the Health and Wellbeing Board noted the Physical Activity Plan 2018-2021; and

(ii)       supported the proposals to improve figures in relation to physical activity amongst adults and young children.