Stockport Active Communities Strategy 2019- 21 Stockport Active Communities Strategy 1 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets Contents Page Title Page 3 Introduction 37 Other Key Programmes 5 Vision and objectives 38 Assets 6 Approach 44 Governance 7 Principles 45 Pledge to the Active Communities Strategy 8 Benefits of an Active Community 46 Next Steps 13 Data and Insights 21 Delivery objectives and current delivery 23 Partners 26 Implementation 31 Key programmes and assets 33 Physical activity and Stockport 35 Culture, physical activity and Stockport Stockport Active Communities Strategy 2 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current OutcomesKey Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery statements Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets and actions Foreword I am delighted to present Stockport’s Active Community strategy - our whole system approach to support Stockport residents become more active and enjoy the health, social and environmental benefits of being more active. For the last three years Stockport has benefitted from a Physical Activity Strategy that has included all our key partners. The new approach, highlighted in this Active Community Strategy, wants to build on this and expand our work on activity to take a whole systems approach. Looking at how everything from the policies we have, the partners we work with, the great local community groups, and the support we offer to individuals can all work together to make Stockport more active. We are really lucky in Stockport in having access to fantastic environment – and for most people the first step is just to get out there – to move more and to incorporate physical activity in their daily lives. You will see that this is the first time that our major focus is on people who are inactive and I’m determined that we will make this is an inclusive strategy. The feedback from the consultation indicates that we are moving in the right direction but more needs to be done in our priority areas, for people with health conditions and those with disabilities. This is a bold strategy that will link in with our neighbourhood, our focus on reducing inequalities and sets our strategic direction for our future programmes with Life leisure and other providers. Our collective ambition is high and I am confident that this will be met with the support of our residents. Cllr Jude Wells. Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Health Stockport Active Communities Strategy 3 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current OutcomesKey Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery statements Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets and actions Introduction The purpose of the Active Communities Strategy is to: • Summarise findings from Stockport's JSNA about needs and priorities for health and wellbeing in relation to physical activity and our cultural offer. • Inform the public about our proposals for an Active Community. • Outline a whole system view approach which encourages a strategic “If a medication existed which had a approach and identifies how all the of the strategies and plans across all similar effect to physical activity, it would council directorates and partners can contribute to the ambitions of the be regarded as a “wonder drug” or a Active Communities Strategy. “miracle cure” • Combining evidence base (where it exists), powerful insight that GM has shared with us, incorporating the views and ideas of our: local partners Sir Liam Donaldson, the former Chief and professionals, communities, families and individual residents, to Medical Officer of England determine our progress • Identify a range of programmes that can align and contribute to the achievements of the active community strategy • Identify key actions for the next year which will be undertaken by SMBC and our partners • Set out the targets for 2020/21 and outcome measures by which the overall success of the strategy will be measured. Stockport Active Communities Strategy 4 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current Outcomes Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets Vision & Objectives What are we trying to achieve? We want to be bold and aspirational We want to create a culture of active communities in Stockport, where people enjoy We want to create a culture of active communities in Stockport, where people enjoy being being active with their friends and families and enjoy and benefit from the cultural offer active with their friends and families and enjoy and benefit from the cultural offer in in Stockport. Stockport. We want to do this through working with our partners and residents. We want toto deliverdeliver aa revitalisedrevitalised and and vibrant vibrant Stockport Stockport – –ensuringensuring that that suitable suitable and and accessible facilities,facilities, spaces spaces and and services services are are provided provided for for all all across across the the borough borough by by a rangea range of providers (including(including public, public, private private and and third third sector sector organisations). organisations). We want to target our focus on our population whose social and economic wellbeing will benefit the most from increasing their participation and leading active lives in their communities. We want our focus to be primarily on our current inactive residents. Stockport Active Communities Strategy 5 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current Outcomes Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets We want to take a “whole system” approach to Active Communities focussing on: Policy International, national guidance and laws, local legislation and policies, rules, regulations, codes, Greater Manchester plans and programmes Physical Built, natural environment and green space, transport links, Environment cycling and walking networks Partners Schools, NHS and health care providers, local businesses, Life Leisure, Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises, Stockport Homes, Childminders, Children’s Centres Community Faith organisations, charities, sports clubs, community groups, small voluntary organisations, uniformed groups Families and social network Friends, families, social networks Individual capabilities, motivations, opportunities, Individual knowledge, needs, behaviour Stockport Active Communities Strategy 6 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current Outcomes Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets Active Communities – The Principles We want to take a whole We want to ensure that We want the strategy to be systems approach – where when we encourage person centred – based on we look at all factors that behaviour change it is their needs and what they will enable and help people based on the best available tell us are important become active insight We believe that everyone We want our actions to be We recognised that this is has a role to play with the genuinely collaborative about transformational public sector leading by and coproduced with our change example. residents We recognise that this is about social participation and creating an environment that is accessible to all Stockport Active Communities Strategy 7 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current Outcomes Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets Why do we want active communities? Health benefits • In Stockport 200 deaths per year could be saved if every adult did 5 x 30 mins per week • Physical inactivity is responsible for about 1 in 6 UK deaths and about 40% of many long term conditions • Physical activity decreases the risk of most diseases by 30-40% • Activity in later life reduces frailty including falls injuries, which is a major cause of loss of independence Stockport Active Communities Strategy 8 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current Outcomes Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance Objectives and an Active Insights Delivery Programmes and Pledges Principles Community and Assets Physical Activity & Mental Health Physical Activity has a huge potential to enhance wellbeing in Stockport. It is known that even a short burst of 10 minutes brisk walking increases mental alertness, energy and positive mood states. Sharper memory and Research shows it can be thinking – improves Reduces Stress used to treat mild- concentration levels moderate depression as (positive for those who effectively as suffer with ADHD) antidepressants Improves level of sleep Increases energy levels Stronger resilience Builds self-esteem: both physically and makes individuals feel mentally strong and powerful Moving from being predominantly sedentary to being active provides a number of benefits, with the number of benefits realised increasing the more active you get. Stockport Active Communities Strategy 9 Vision and Approach Benefits of Data and Current Outcomes Contents Introduction Partners Implementation Key Governance