Brentwood locality
Brentwood, which is part of the Active Essex South West Essex hub, is statistically the most active Local Authority in Greater Essex and has an estimated population of 77,021.
Measuring impact in Brentwood to improve outcomes for residents
4.2% increase in active young people compared to 2022
Breaking through stereotypes and supporting girls to find an activity that suits them. Rugby team Brentwood EELS have done just that.
1st time ever, more females are active than men in Brentwood
Brentwood locality have strengthened their offer for females across the district, providing a warm and welcoming environment to get moving.
of Brentwood residents take part in 150+ mins of activity a week
With a 3.1% increase in active residents over the past year, a particular focus has been to support older residents with long term health conditions.
Making movement a priority in Brentwood
Active Essex supports the local network, Find Your Active Brentwood, who collaboratively work with sports clubs, facilities and both local and Essex wide partners in order to promote and provide opportunities for increased physical activity, health and wellbeing. The network is represented on Brentwood Live Well Board, with one of their three priorities being to tackle obesity and improve physical health of residents in the borough.
Take a look at how Brentwood are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
