Active Environments

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In Essex we want to make sure that we are creating the spaces and places for people to me more active. We know that creating attractive and accessible spaces, that allow and encourage people to participate in more informal activities and provides play opportunities, can help attract less active groups to be more active. However, to achieve this it is essential that the active environment provides the right conditions for people to be more active and requires effective design of spaces and the connectivity between them. This is especially important as we know that the active environments around us can also make a real difference to our health and wellbeing.

Fit for the Future, the ground-breaking 10-year strategy for physical activity and sport in Essex, Southend and Thurrock
was launched in July 2021. The strategy provided a rallying call to action for the thousands of organisations and people
across the county.

Active Essex was proud to lead on the creation and publication of Fit for the Future. Click the button below for the Active Environments Implementation plan:

Implementation Plan

The Essex Daily Mile Initiative

Essex Pedal Power

RideLondon 2023

Sport England Active Design

Active Design takes a fresh look at the opportunities to encourage and promote sport and physical activity through the design and layout of our built environment to support a step change towards healthier and more active lifestyles.

The Ten Principles of Active Design are identified by drawing from urban design practice and practical examples to promote environments that offer individuals and communities the greatest potential to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Click here to read The Ten Principles

If you’re interested in the Livewell Accreditation scheme which recognises developers in Essex who contribute to the health and wellbeing agenda then click here.

In November, 2023 we held an Active Design webinar alongside several partners and organisations and were lucky enough to have Roy Warren from Sport England speak about the work of Active Design across Essex. If you were unable to attend or would be interested in reading more please see below for the presentation slides.

Active Environments in Essex - Basildon and Colchester

Essex Active Design Presentation - Sport England

Making It Happen – Active Travel

RideLondon Essex

https://www.activeessex.org/ridelondon-essex/

Essex Cycle Grant

Impact Report 2022-2023

We are pleased to announce that we have launched a new impact Report site to show our contribution to the systems Fit For Future strategy over the past year....

Active Travel for Schools Toolkit

Safer, Greener, Healthier

3PR Schools parking

Cycling UK

Travel Essex

Stop Swap and Go

Living Streets - WOW Walk to School Challenge

Gamification

Go jauntly

Street Tag

Blue Spaces

Active Thames

Visit Essex - Water Sports

Utilising Outdoor Spaces

ParkPlay

Park Run UK

Outdoor Gyms across Essex

Keep Essex Outdoors

Walking and Rambling in Essex

Walk Leader Training:

Walk Leadership Foundations by the Ramblers is an online course that will give you the skills and knowledge to lead group walks with confidence.

In this interactive course, you’ll hear from experienced walk leaders about what makes a great walk, get tips on how to plan and map your route, learn how to handle some of the scenarios you might face on the day and get tips on how to keep your group safe and happy. Please click the link to book onto the Stride Ramblers Walk Leader training – book on here