Chelmsford locality
The City of Chelmsford sits within the Mid Essex Hub, with a population of 177,080. The city’s population is slightly older than the national average with a small community of those from Asian backgrounds. It is named after its main settlement, Chelmsford, which is also the county town of Essex. On 1 June 2012 Chelmsford was granted city status to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
Measuring impact in Chelmsford to improve outcomes for residents
Slight increase of active ethnic diverse communities
Listening to the over 50's black mens community, they established Table Tennis as the activity they wished to pursue to lead a healthier life.
increase in active young people compared to 2022
The project ‘Leg Before Wicket’, saw cricket used as a key catalyst, helping encourage young people to become more active and engaged with their community.
Chelmsford sees reduction in inactivity levels this year
Funding new opportunities on the water, has helped inspire residents to try something new at the over 50s Paddlesports club on Writtle reservoir.
Making Movement a Priority in Chelmsford
The local Find Your Active Chelmsford Network works very closely with the City Councils Community Sport and Wellbeing Team and the CVS. The network is represented on the Chelmsford Health and Wellbeing Board, with one of their priorities being to ‘Reduce excess weight and obesity and increase physical activity in adults and children’.
Take a look at how Chelmsford are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
