Uttlesford locality
Uttlesford is a predominantly rural district in North West Essex with a population of approximately 89,179 residents making it the 5th least populated of the 12 Essex districts. There are four main towns in the district comprising of Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow, Stansted Mountfitchet and Thaxted.
Measuring impact in Uttlesford to improve outcomes for residents
of residents living with a long term health condition/disability in Uttlesford are active.
This is the highest for this audience across Essex, with thanks to the support from the Find Your Active Place Navigator.
Uttlesford has the highest number of active residents as a district, in the county.
The co-design of Uttlesford Health and Wellbeing Board Strategy continues to place movement at the forefront of the shared vision.
Over 1/2 of young people in Uttlesford report 0/1 positive attitudes to activity.
Cast a Thought, with their thoughtful approach, and inclusivity are helping inactives change their outlook on movement.
Making movement a priority in Uttlesford
Work at Active Essex includes supporting the Find Your Active Uttlesford Network which is the grassroots voice for physical activity and sport for the Uttlesford District. Find Your Active Uttlesford is part of the Uttlesford Health and Wellbeing Board and has embedded increasing physical activity among Uttlesford residents as a priority. The network also aims to be community-led and offers a grants programme that is open to anyone to apply and/or propose ideas to help increase physical activity opportunities in the district.
Take a look at how Uttlesford are contributing to the Fit for the Future Strategy below.
