The Council is seeking clarity on the disbursement of funds raised from the soft drink sugar tax, which will address physical inactivity and ensure the legacy of the Commonwealth Games. It states that it should be used to
The tax, designed to reduce consumption of sugary drinks, has raised around £1.2 billion since its introduction.
However, campaigners saydespite governmentpledges, the spending review has failed to limit revenues for programs to improve children's health and food. have expressed concern that
The Local Government Association (LGA) invests funds in a parliamentary-run initiative to promote physical activity and "find the future sports champions" as the country celebrates Lioness success I am asking you to Winning Euro 2022 and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Funds raised through levies are reinvested in community physical activity programs and Other Support to Address Childhood Obesity
David Fothergill, LGA
It also reveals that the proportion is still above pre-pandemic levels.
LGA has already carried out many initiatives to tackle obesity, such as implementing a national child measurement program, so it has its own initiative to carry out weight management initiatives in local communities. said to be in a position
But the government said earlier this year it had cut funding for a locally commissioned adult weight management program.
He is chairman of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board. says David Fothergill: Become an elite sport at a sports facility run by the council.
"To take advantage of these successes and secure a lasting legacy, we need to actively involve as many children as possible.
"The sugar tax has been used as one of many tools to tackle rising obesity across the country, but it is increasingly unclear how the income generated from it will be used.
"It is very likely that the money raised by taxation will be reinvested in community physical activity programs and other aids to tackle childhood obesity."
Congressional leisure facilities shut down under cost of living pressure.
Gerald Vernon-Jackson, LGA
Gerald Vernon-Chairman of the LGA's Culture, Tourism and Sports Commission Mr Jackson said: He influences the international perception of Britain and excels at promoting it to overseas visitors. However, we must ensure that the drive for participation from such events is not short-lived.
“The City Council provides most of the public swimming pools and leisure facilities, but these facilities are now under increasing pressure due to rising energy costs. Urgent intervention is needed to prevent leisure facilities from closing under cost-of-living pressure.
"Coupled with long-term investment in public sport alongside major UK sporting events. , which will help encourage people to be more active for generations to come.”
A government spokesperson said:
"This fund expanded school breakfast programs, holiday activity and meal programs, and elementary school physical education and sports surcharges across the country."
