Sports and Active Lifestyles works closely with many partners to provide a co-ordinated sports development service to encourage people in the community to participate and to develop their skills in sport. The unit works to:-

• Improve the physical, social and mental well-being of individuals and the community as a whole.
• Promote social inclusion.
• Foster lifelong learning.
• Provide opportunities for individuals to develop teamwork values and skills.
• Offer opportunities for enjoyable use of leisure time for both individuals and groups.

The unit is involved in various programmes in the following areas:

• School Sport
• Sports Specific Development
• Coach Education
• Community Recreation and Physical Activity(includes the Active England Programme)
• Club and Volunteer Development
• Funding advice
• Golf and Sport in the district's Parks
• Development of Sport on playing fields and recreation grounds