Sport and Physical Activity

The Sports Development and Physical Activity Team sits within the Social and Economic Development section of Melton Borough Council. It currently comprises two Physical Activity Development Offciers employed through the county-wide Active Together project, an Active Lifestyle Referral Coordinator, and a Community Dance Coach.

The key aims of the Sports Development and Physical Activity team are:

• To co-ordinate, develop and increase opportunities for all Melton Borough residents to participate in sport and active recreation, and to encourage sustained involvement.
• To work in partnership with other agencies with an interest in sport and active recreation.
• To address key local sporting issues in the Borough.

For further information on the work of the Sport and Physical Activity team, please use the links below:

• Meet the Team
• Latest News
• Waterfield Leisure Pools
• The Active Together Project
• Physical Activity Opportunities 
• Local Sports Clubs
• Sport and Leisure Facilities
• Youth Games
• Active Melton
• SoccerSCAM
• Sport Unlimited
• Active Lifestyle Referral Scheme
• Useful Links

To contact the team, please phone 01664 502502 or email sports@melton.gov.uk.

Latest News

Leicestershire Walking Week in Melton

Leicestershire Walking Week 2010 will take place from September 4th to 12th and includes 75 led walks around the county, with five taking place in Melton. Walks include two historical walks a buggy walk and the ever popular senior walks.

The Mayor of Melton, Councillor Margaret Moore, will be attending the week’s launch walk which takes place at Melton Country Park at 10am on Saturday September 4th. The free walk around the park is between 2.5 and 3 miles long. Families and dogs are welcome and no booking is required.

The Mayor will also be attending the first historical walk around Melton Mowbray which starts outside St Mary’s church off Church Street at 2pm on Friday September 10th. There will also be a further historical walk at 6pm that evening. Booking is required for these walks, with a maximum number of 20 places available for each one.  

Ideal for those over 50-years-old, the senior walk starts at Melton Country Park at 1.30pm on Thursday September 9th. The buggy walk takes place at 10.30am on Friday September 10th, starting outside the cafe at Wilton Park. Both of these walks are free of charge and booking isn’t required.

Walking Week aims to promote walking as:

·        An easy way to get fit and boost well-being

·        A chance to leave the car behind and help reduce pollution

·        A great way to explore everything the area has to offer

For more information go to www.leics.gov.uk/walkingweek for the programme of walks or contact Melton Physical Activity Development Officer, Liz Ashbridge, on 01664 502389.