Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
adopted their existing Leisure, Sport and Physical Activity (LSPA)
Strategy in 2017 following a comprehensive review of the leisure
services, facilities and partnerships across both Districts.
Four years on, and in the wake of the biggest public health crisis
for generations, the Councils have taken a positive and proactive
step to reviewing and updating the LSPA Strategy to ensure it
aligns with current strategic priorities and the future role of the
Councils at a time when supporting residents to be more active has
never been more important.
Since 2017, the development of a new Joint Local Plan, the
successful delivery of investment schemes across the
Councils’ core leisure facilities, the changing nature of
sport and leisure activities and the current and likely future
impact of COVID-19 upon communities provide a strong rationale for
a review and refresh of the LSPA Strategy.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 5 Jul 2021 by Babergh Cabinet
Decision due: 5 Jul 2021 by Mid Suffolk Cabinet
Lead member: Babergh Cabinet Member for Communities & Wellbeing
Lead director: Director - Communities and Wellbeing
Department: Economy & Regeneration
Contact: Fiona Duhamel, Director - Economic Development and Regeneration Email: Fiona.Duhamel@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk.
Unique Reference Number: CNL102