Issue - meetings

The Director of Public Health to present a report which asks Executive to adopt the final draft of the York Physical Activity and Sport Strategy for 2022-2032.

Resolved:  That the Strategy be adopted.

Reason:     To give effect to the Strategy, which has been developed over a long period of time and properly consulted upon during the draft stages.

The Acting Director of Public Health presented a report which asked Executive to adopt the final draft of the York Physical Activity and Sport Strategy for 2022-2032 (the Strategy).

The Strategy, attached at Annex 1 to the report, which focused on reducing sedentary behaviour and encouraging good habits from childhood, had been designed to align with other council strategies.  Its development had included engagement with residents via consultation and input from relevant partners.  The ‘York Active Partnership’ steering group would take responsibility for delivering the Strategy and overseeing its governance.

Members thanked officers for their work in producing the Strategy, noting its relevance to both physical and mental health, and it was

Resolved:  That the Strategy be adopted.

Reason:     To give effect to the Strategy, which has been developed over a long period of time and properly consulted upon during the draft stages.