Southend locality
With a population size of 182,465, Southend is a Unitary Authority with the nearest major seaside resort to London, attracting millions of visitors each year. It is famous for the longest pleasure pier in the world (1.5 miles long) as well as its beaches, gardens, yachting, open-air theatre, carnival celebration, and seafront illuminations.
Measuring impact in Southend to improve outcomes for residents
increase in number of active residents in Southend compared to 2022
Increasing accessibility for residents to get moving on or near the Southend waterways, has helped engage communities through the Active Thames funding.
Large increase in active residents living with a long term health condition
Able Like Mabel resources have helped engage with older residents, and those with long term health conditions to increase mobility and flexibility.
Half Southend's children are active for recommended 60 mins a day
Getting active as a family, and having quality time together has resulted in 23 households finding their active with Lifestreams, and connecting with others.
Making movement a priority in Southend
Much of the work in Southend is driven via the community activity network, made up of representatives from Active Essex, Southend Borough Council and local organisations within the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. Each of the leaders represent each of the Strategic Priorities in the Fit for the Future strategy, helping to all work towards the same direction. The main objectives are to improve physical activity and maximise the opportunities and resources available to increase the health and wellbeing priorities of our residents in Southend.
Take a look at how Southend are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
