Comment

Representation ID: 18974

Received: 23/02/2007

Respondent: Sport England, South East Region

Participation in sport and active recreation provides fun, exercise and a sense of achievement for all. It underpins people’s quality of life and is fundamental to the delivery of broader Government objectives.

The planning system and in particular LDFs have a vital role to play in helping to meet Government targets on physical activity.

The South East Plan for Sport provides a framework for increasing participation levels in sport and active recreation. Government targets will only be realised if all involved in providing for sport and active recreation, including the planning system, embrace them.