Basildon locality
Basildon, which is part of the Active Essex South West Essex hub, has a population of 115,964 residents. Since 2017, the locality has been part of the Essex Local Delivery Pilot to tackle the deepened inequalities that exist for people to get active. More recently, this has led to the district being able to secure further funding through the Sport England Place Deepening.
Measuring impact in Basildon to improve outcomes for residents
increase in Basildon adults that are physically active over the age of 18
Basildon have truly embraced the cycling bug, and Active Essex have supported NHS staff and communities to be able to access cycling opportunities.
2.4% increase in number of active children, compared to last year
With youth voice at the heart, Flex Community Group are working hard to ensure physical activity opportunities in Basildon are what young people want.
Only 43.9% of Basildon residents living with a disability/LTHC are active
Introducing small amounts of light activity can make a huge difference for residents living with a long term health condition, and Feel Good Fitness are addressing this.
Making Movement a Priority in Basildon
Find Your Active Basildon, the local network, are at the core of work undertaken in this locality. The network organise and deliver a multitude of sport and physical activity sessions and events within Basildon, Billericay and Wickford in order to get more people active and healthy. The network is represented on Basildon Health and Wellbeing board as well as helping to commission the Councils’ Sport Development Grant. Basildon is also one of the 3 Essex Local Delivery Pilot test areas as part of an exciting initiative, led by Active Essex, to build healthier, more active communities across Essex.
Take a look at how Basildon are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
