URL: https://democracy.southend.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1496

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Notice of Motion referred at Council 20th March 2025 concerning disability, poverty and exercise concerning issues such as financial constraints, lack of accessible facilities, and limited opportunities for inclusive exercise programs.

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) in response to a Notice of Motion concerning disability, poverty and exercise referred by Council on 20th March 2025.   Resolved:   1. That the Notice of Motion ‘disability, poverty and exercise’, be noted.   2. That officers develop a Physical Activity Plan, in consultation with the Health and Wellbeing Board, and the Cabinet Member (Social Care and Healthier Communities), to ensure the proposals of the motion are actioned.   Reasons for decision:   The work and actions set out will meet the proposals of the motion and further enhance the Council’s approach to ensure equality and equity of access to leisure and activity within the city for all individuals and for those with a disability.   Other Options:   To reject the motion.However the intention behind it supports the Council’s public health ambitions.   Note: This is an Executive Function Not eligible for call-in Cabinet Member: Cllr Sadza

Date of Decision: July 21, 2025