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Place Based 

North Northamptonshire Leisure is working with Northamptonshire Sport and local partners to deliver the Sport England Place Partnership programme across North Northamptonshire.
This place-based approach puts residents’ voices and lived experiences at the centre, helping to increase physical activity and reduce inequalities.

Sport England has identified three priority neighbourhoods where support and investment will be focused: Kingswood (Corby), Lodge Park (Corby), and Queensway (Wellingborough).
Working alongside local communities and VCSE organisations, the programme aims to understand local needs, remove barriers, and create accessible, sustainable opportunities to be active.

Examples of impact so far include:

  • Development of the Kingswood Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)

  • Women’s Fitness Group “Test & Learn” project

  • Activities delivered through Corby Deaf Club

  • Wheelchair basketball sessions at Lodge Park Sports Centre, Corby

  • Establishment of Queensway parkrun

  • Installation of a Queensway calisthenics rig

 

These community-shaped initiatives are helping residents move more, improve wellbeing, and strengthen local connections.

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