Leicester ‘United’ in its Goal to inspire a new generation of fit and active communities
More than £11 million has been invested in the city’s sporting infrastructure to transform grassroots football in Leicester and encourage more people to get fit and active.
A survey by Sport England showed that Leicester had a lower level of participation in sport and activity than the national average - and NHS Leicester City puts the cost of treating ill health related to physical inactivity at around £6m a year.
This includes the biggest single grant ever made by the Football Foundation - £5million.
With further contributions from Leicester City Council, NHS Leicester City, Sport England, local partner clubs and the UEFA Jubilee Fund, the £11.2 million boost will allow the council and its partners to upgrade facilities for football across the city, as well as delivering a range of initiatives to improve the populations health.
The successful implementation of Leicester’s football strategy will
result:
• 11 upgraded sites
• more than 280 new teams
• around 3,000 new regular players and coaching for more than 5,000 youngsters
The football investment strategy was implemented to transform the 11 sites in June 2009, with all works scheduled to be completed by August 2010.
See also:
Football Investment Strategy - Executive Summary
Football Investment Project
Partner Endorsements
Football Investment Links
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