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Sports development

Medway Council recognises the importance of sport and recreation to the residents of Medway and aims to encourage participation by all parts of the community.

The council supports and funds the development of sport because it makes a positive contribution to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Medway, contributes to an improved quality of life and promotes healthy lifestyles.

Photo of young runners at the start of their race

Sport can pay huge dividends in terms of:

Medway Council has a dedicated Sports Development Team to promote sporting participation, either through the direct provision of safe, suitable and quality services or indirectly by supporting the efforts of other organisations and individuals.