Local athletes and groups encouraged to ‘engage with communities’.
A new sports strategy, aimed at supporting local clubs and associations for the next five years, has been unveiled by Milton Keynes City Council.
The plan, for 2025-2030, is aimed at helping clubs and competitors engage with their local communities and inspire more people to get involved in sport.
Milton Keynes is home to more than 200 sports clubs, covering activities from football to athletics to mixed martial arts. The new strategy recognises the vital roles these clubs play in community life and sets out a plan to provide the support and resources they need to be thriving community hubs.
The strategy has been shaped by feedback from local clubs, national governing bodies, town and parish councils and other groups. It focuses on encouraging participation and aligning local priorities with national goals to improve health and wellbeing across the city.
Milton Keynes has a proud sporting legacy, having produced stars such as England Lionesses captain Leah Williamson and Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford.
The new plan aims to build on this success by inspiring more people to get involved in sport and helping clubs be more accessible to all. It also supports people of all ages and abilities who want to take part in sport for social, recreational and wellbeing reasons, ensuring everyone can benefit from being active.
By working closely with partners and delivering the strategy over a five-year period, the city council hopes to help grassroots clubs better respond to the challenges they face. A decision to approve the strategy is set for next week.
“Our grassroots and sports clubs play such an important role in our communities,” said Cllr Mick Legg, Cabinet Member responsible for sports and leisure.
“This new strategy will help them grow stronger and create opportunities for people of all backgrounds to get involved. By listening to the people who run and use these clubs, we’re setting out a plan that supports the whole sporting community and paves the way for everyone to be active through sport.”
