Nobody knows a neighbourhood quite like the people who live and work there. From safer routes to school, to parks and activities that people actually want to use, local experiences can reveal what needs attention and what is worth building on. Sharing ideas, raising concerns and getting involved in local groups or decisions can help shape what happens next.

As a member of the community, have your say at community listening sessions. Tell us what’s working, what needs an improvement and what you’d like to see for your local area.

The more local experiences are heard and understood, the more likely it is that changes will reflect what people actually need and value.

Making it easier for people to move more is not just the responsibility of those who provide activities.

Employers, public services and community organisations can all play a part by considering how their work affects people’s opportunities to be active. This might mean helping staff be more active during the working day, connecting people with existing activities or removing barriers that make it difficult to take part. Playing a part doesn’t have to mean taking on something new. It could mean approaching an existing priority differently, making better use of available resources or finding others to work with.

The Move More Networks offer opportunities to connect with others, share learning, discover what’s already happening across Sheffield and find ways to work together to make a difference.

To find out more and register your interest in joining a Network, click here.

Sheffield’s leaders have the opportunity to give physical activity greater weight in the policies, investments and priorities shaping the city’s future. That means listening to what communities and organisations are saying, questioning established approaches and being willing to challenge the norm.

The real test of leadership is not what people are prepared to support, but what they are prepared to change.

Starting actions could be hosting Blueprint learning sessions, educating your connections on the importance of collaborative work. Order more of our pocket sized Blueprint guides to share easily and build a connected effort.