Harlow locality
Harlow is a town and local government district in the west of Essex with a population of approximately 93,000 residents. A major feature of Harlow New Town is its green spaces; over one third of the borough is parkland or fields containing public footpaths.
Measuring impact in Harlow to improve outcomes for residents
more active residents in higher socio-economic groups than in lower.
The Place Partnerships programme is helping to tackle these inequalities.
Over half of children and young people in Harlow are classed as active.
Opening Schools Facilities funding has widened sport and physical activity offer.
Only 36% of people living with a disability/LTHC are active in Harlow.
The Singing for Lung Health group supports residents with respiratory conditions.
Making movement a priority in Harlow
Active Essex work includes supporting the Find Your Active Harlow network, which is a virtual network that supports community sport and physical activity while aiming to address the health inequalities of Harlow residents. Find Your Active Harlow contributes to the work of the Harlow Health and Wellbeing Board and the working sub-groups that sit underneath it. Find Your Active Harlow celebrates and recognises all sporting and community achievements.
Take a look at how Harlow are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
