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17 January 2022 11:06

London Sport response to government report on covid-19 impact on schools

London Sport has responded to the report which shows a mixed picture for the state of PE in primary and secondary schools after 18 months of disruption to the education sector.

The London Sport team at the London Sport Awards in December

23 December 2021 11:15

2021: London Sport’s Year in Review

2021 has been a year of varying restrictions due to covid-19 but the commitment and dedication of the sport and physical activity remained undimmed we have seen, once again, the incredible impact of the capital’s grassroots physical activity and sport sector united in keeping Londoners active. Here, we look back at London Sport’s most memorable moments of 2021.

Communities across London have kept people safe, connected and active

9 November 2021 14:14

Active Lives: Community ensures figures on activity levels are brighter than we feared

Strategic Relationship Manager Lorna Leach looks at how the capital's communities are the hidden treasure within the sport and physical activity and why London Sport works so closely with them.

22 October 2021 11:25

New Sport England Active Lives data shows ongoing impact of covid-19 on activity levels

Approximately 114,000 fewer Londoners meeting Government guidelines

The total investment across London is nearly £800,000

27 July 2021 09:30

Schools receive up to £10,000 to increase access to sports facilities this summer

Children in 23 boroughs will have increased access to physical activity and sport throughout this Olympic summer and the new school year thanks to nearly £800,000 of London Sport investment.

Nominations for the London Sport Awards, in association with the City of London Corporation, are open

1 July 2021 14:01

Q&A with London Sport Awards judge Viveen Taylor

London Sport speak to Director of DEI and London Sport Awards judge Viveen Taylor about including DEI across all nominations and why she’s particularly excited to see submissions for The Uniting London Award.

Active London will take place on 21 and 22 September 2021

24 June 2021 14:06

Active London conference returns as online event in September

Active London – the largest conference wholly dedicated to the physical activity and sport sector in London – will return on the 21 and 22 September 2021 as an online event.

10 June 2021 13:37

Nominate your grassroots sport and physical activity heroes in the London Sport Awards 2021

The search is on for the heroes within London’s grassroots physical activity and sport sector. It’s time to say thank you to London’s heroes from the grassroots physical activity and sport sector as the London Sport Awards returns to recognise and celebrate the efforts of volunteers, physical activity providers and sports organisations.

A montage of 2021 REDers courtesy of RED January

6 May 2021 08:00

5,000 Londoners got active for RED January raising nearly £25,000 in the process

A dedicated community of 5,000 Londoners who completed the nationwide physical and mental health campaign RED January at the start of the year have raised almost £25,000 for charity Sport in Mind.

Lockdown restrictions saw big increases in cycling, running and walking.

30 April 2021 10:07

New Active Lives data shows impact of covid-19 on Londoners’ activity levels

Sport England’s latest Active Lives Survey shows the impact of the first eight months of coronavirus on Londoners’ activity levels.

Outdoor facilities can reopen on Monday 29 March

29 March 2021 10:17

London Sport Chair Jillian Moore welcomes return of sport and physical activity

London Sport Chair Jillian Moore has welcomed the reopening of outdoor sports facilities and the resumption of organised outdoor sport after covid-19 lockdown.

The consultation aims to gain greater understanding of residents' feelings towards physical activity

4 March 2021 16:31

City of London to investigate how it can re-imagine sport and physical activity

The City of London Corporation is to investigate how it can re-imagine sport and physical activity within the Square Mile with the help of London Sport’s consultancy services.

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