Brighton & Hove City Councilās economic development and culture committee have approved a new sports and physical activity strategy aimed at making people more active.
Between 2013 and 2018 the plan will try to encourage people from all areas of the city to improve their health and happiness through sport and physical activity.
In the UK more than three quarters of city residents do less than the recommended levels of physical activity. As a result, the annual estimated cost of ill health directly attributable to physical inactivity is Ā£1 billion.
With fewer public leisure facilities, Brighton currently lags behind many other cities and the report has promised to tackle this. A new large multi-purpose sports centre was proposed which is to be completed by 2022. Additionally the report showed commitment to an increase in the number of community swimming pools and new specialist gymnastics facilities.
The Council also has plans to organise inclusive activity sessions including Health Walks and free swimming for young people.
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