Today is the final day of the first phase of consultation. All feedback submitted in this phase will be important in shaping detailed plans for Crossford Bridge Community Sports Village. Fill in the online questionnaire at crossfordbridge.co.uk/have-your-say 📮

Phase one of consultation is now closed! Thank you to everyone who took part. Your suggestions and ideas will help to shape detailed plans. Keep an eye out for more ways to get involved and head to crossfordbridge.co.uk for more information. 🙋‍♀️

In the second of our Q&As, we're answering more of the questions you've asked during phase one of consultation - along with some more information on next steps. Find out more 👉 crossfordbridge.co.uk/#section-q-a-w…

Active communities provide countless benefits for people from all walks of life, from helping to tackle loneliness to encouraging pathways into professional sport! Read more about what keeping active can do for our communities at bit.ly/2OJXuh0 🏃‍♀️

What is your greatest motivation for choosing sustainable and active (e.g. walking/cycling) transport options? 🚲🚶‍♂️

New research from Sport England has shown that the popularity of ‘simple’ activities, such as running, cycling and walking, is on the rise as lockdown eases. Read the full research at: bit.ly/2ZUUC7p

Active transport, such as walking and cycling, takes centre stage in a new report from the Department of Transport as it outlines a vision to change our travel habits and build activity into every day life. Read the full report at: bit.ly/2P1WrJA 🚲

This open letter from Activity Alliance shows the importance of inclusive and accessible places for sports and leisure as facilities reopen. We all have an obligation to create spaces for everyone to safely and effectively get active. Read the letter at bit.ly/3ghnKM4

By improving cycle infrastructure, not only will cycling be safer, but the roads will be more free for those who need them most! If we #ChooseCycling in Greater Manchester, we can create healthier, and safer, communities. 🚲

This article explores what people now want from exercise facilities and safety remains a priority. Through the implementation of robust and safe facilities, more people will be encouraged to take part in meaningful sport and activity all year round 👉 bit.ly/30uBsWz

This brilliant podcast from the Women in Sport team discusses the people who inspired them to get involved in sport and activity: bit.ly/2DIgf2N Which sports person inspires you to get active? 💪

Places where people can keep active throughout the year will be vital in creating healthy communities and contributing to the leisure industry in a post-pandemic world. Read more at bit.ly/3awp37L

Local resident Steve shared what he thinks a community sports village at Crossford Bridge could do for people in and around Sale. See what he has to say at bit.ly/3gj2O6l

According to Sport England, 19% of people want to do more cycling and 20% want to do more running post-lockdown 🏃🚴‍♀️ Check out the Sport England report on how attitudes to physical activity have changed over lockdown 👉bit.ly/3gq3EP2

Ability to take part in physical activity varies hugely in communities – it’s important to make sure people of all ages can take part in activity locally that works for them🕺 UK Active’s report shows how we can all continue to be active as we age 👉 bit.ly/3lk7QTQ