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
1/4 of young people in Brentwood report no positive attitudes to physical activity.
Opening Schools Facilities funding at Shenfield High hopes to change the dial on this.
More than two thirds of Brentwood's population are leading an active lifestyle.
With great opportunities to get moving, projects like Arthritis Active Community flourish.
of children and young people take part in 60+ minutes of activity a day.
Engaging and inclusive groups such as Get Golfing are helping to offer new opportunities.
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.
