Local Delivery Pilot

Report evidences the positive impact of embedding inclusive physical activity, using a whole-systems approach

Following a two-year pilot, the Prevention and Enablement Model (PEM) has demonstrated a significant impact on physical activity and wellbeing. The test and learn...
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Active Essex

The 2022 Essex Activity Award Winners are Crowned!

To commemorate contributions to physical activity, sport and wellbeing, Active Essex held its annual inspirational evening on Tuesday 6th December at Chelmsford City Racecourse....
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Active Essex

RideLondon 2022 brings £1 Million of Funding to inspire activity in Essex

The London Marathon Charitable Trust (LMCT) has provided a grant of £1 million to expand the Find Your Active small grants programme, scale up...
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Active Essex

GP and Chief Executive of Intelligent Health Joins Active Essex as New Chair

Active Essex, the Active Partnership for Essex, has announced that Dr William Bird will be joining the Board as the new Chair. With more...
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Active Essex

Active Essex and Multi-School Council host their sixth Special School Games

Pupils from primary and secondary schools across the county have been competing in a range of activities during the Essex Special School Games. The...
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Active Essex

Active Essex strengthens Board with appointment of 3 new members

The Active Essex Board has been further enhanced with three new appointments, who will bring a wealth of experience and expertise from the children...
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Active Essex RideLondon-Essex

RideLondon brings £1 million of London Marathon Charitable Trust funding to Essex

RideLondon, the world’s greatest festival of cycling, arrives in Essex for the first time this weekend (Friday 27 May to Sunday 29 May) and...
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Active Essex

Street Tag Jubilee Trail in Colchester!

Street Tag Jubilee Trail in Colchester! Residents and visitors can discover more of Colchester’s history by joining a virtual, augmented reality Jubilee Trail on...
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Active Essex RideLondon-Essex

Full Route for First RideLondon-Essex Revealed

Full route for first RideLondon-Essex revealed with event bringing new funding for Essex 25,000 cyclists to ride on Essex’s traffic-free roads on Sunday 29...
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Active Essex

Essex Activity Awards winners crowned!

An incredible evening was had at the virtual Essex Activity Awards, to celebrate the outstanding contributions to physical activity and sport on Wednesday 1st...
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Active Essex

Race Equality Code

The Race Equality Code and its accountability framework is designed to provide organisations across all sectors and sizes, with the opportunity to address race...
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Active Essex

RideLondon Returns for 2022 and route brings it to Essex!

RideLondon, the world’s greatest festival of cycling, returns on 29 May 2022, with a new format, a new partnership with Essex County Council and...
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