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South Wales Argus
24-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Caerphilly council joins new regional sport partnership
This new collaboration aims to improve the delivery of sport and physical activity across the region. The partnership includes Caerphilly, Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, and Monmouthshire councils, working with Sport Wales to boost participation, reduce inequalities, and promote healthier lifestyles. Newport City Council will serve as the lead authority. This move aligns with a national directive from Sport Wales, which encourages a shift to regional models of sport governance. Caerphilly's involvement ensures continued funding access for local initiatives, including free swimming, 60+ active leisure activities, and community sports development. It also supports Caerphilly's long-term Sport and Active Recreation Strategy. This aims to increase activity levels and aligns with the national Vision for Sport in Wales. Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for leisure, said: "This is a positive and strategic step forward for Caerphilly. "By working as part of the Gwent Regional Sport Partnership, we are building stronger connections with neighbouring councils, Sport Wales, and our communities. "It means creating better access to sport and physical activity for everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability, while also providing more opportunities for our most talented athletes to reach their potential." The Gwent partnership is the final regional sport model to be established in Wales. It will help deliver a coordinated and inclusive approach to local sport, making it easier for people across the region to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Council joins new regional partnership to boost sport
Caerphilly County Borough Council has joined the Gwent Regional Sport Partnership. This new collaboration aims to improve the delivery of sport and physical activity across the region. The partnership includes Caerphilly, Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, and Monmouthshire councils, working with Sport Wales to boost participation, reduce inequalities, and promote healthier lifestyles. Newport City Council will serve as the lead authority. This move aligns with a national directive from Sport Wales, which encourages a shift to regional models of sport governance. Caerphilly's involvement ensures continued funding access for local initiatives, including free swimming, 60+ active leisure activities, and community sports development. It also supports Caerphilly's long-term Sport and Active Recreation Strategy. This aims to increase activity levels and aligns with the national Vision for Sport in Wales. Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for leisure, said: "This is a positive and strategic step forward for Caerphilly. "By working as part of the Gwent Regional Sport Partnership, we are building stronger connections with neighbouring councils, Sport Wales, and our communities. "It means creating better access to sport and physical activity for everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability, while also providing more opportunities for our most talented athletes to reach their potential." The Gwent partnership is the final regional sport model to be established in Wales. It will help deliver a coordinated and inclusive approach to local sport, making it easier for people across the region to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.
