Active Communities Network

What is the Active Communities Network?

The Active Communities Network is a group of public, private and voluntary agencies involved with the promotion, co-ordination and delivery of Sport and Active Recreation opportunities across the whole of Stratford District.

What does the Network want to achieve?

• To raise the profile of Sports & Active Recreation to all sections of the community.
• Increase numbers of people taking part in Sport and Active Recreation by 1% year, especially priority groups.
• Extend opportunities for Sport and Active Recreation. (Corporate Objective)
• Align partners' current priorities and targets within one joint action plan for Stratford District.
• Develop a rural transport scheme to increase access to facilities and activities in the district.

Which groups currently sit on the Network?

• Stratford on Avon District Council - Leisure Services & Community Safety Team
• Coventry Solihull & Warwickshire Sports Partnership
• Warwickshire Primary Care Trust (PCT)
• Southern Warwickshire School Sport Partnership
• Sports Leisure Management (SLM) - Leisure Centres
• Warwickshire College
• Stratford Council for Voluntary Services
• Age Concern - Warwickshire

Meeting Dates & Venues 2008:

• 12pm Tuesday 13th May at Stratford District Council Offices
• 12pm Tuesday 16th September at Stratford District Council Offices

How do I find out more about the Active Communities Network?

If you would like to find out more about the Active Communities Network, please contact:

Helen Slatter Senior Sports Development Officer - 01789 260606 or email sports@stratford-dc.gov.uk