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IfG DevoLab #7: How can mayors help to tackle health-related inactivity?

Healthcare
United Kingdom
Started October 28, 2026

IfG DevoLab #7: How can mayors help to tackle health-related inactivity? Maisie.Jack Tue, 27/10/2026 - 16:05 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP Burnham government Hybrid event Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Monday 23 November 2026, 03:00 Yorkshire and the Humber North West Millennium Gallery Local government Growth Regional economic growth Health Policy innovations and successes Welfare Metro mayor Institute for Government IfG DevoLab Monday 23 Nov...

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Policies aimed at reducing health-related inactivity must consider the cultural and social dynamics of each community.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Mayors should not rely solely on public health campaigns to address inactivity without improving infrastructure.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Workplace inactivity is primarily an employer responsibility, not a mayoral one, and mayors should not divert scarce resources to incentivise corporate wellness schemes.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Mayors must prioritize funding for public transportation to reduce reliance on cars, which contributes to inactivity.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Whether or not mayors lead campaigns, local health services and city planners must coordinate so that inactivity is treated as a preventable health crisis.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Mayors should work with schools and employers on evidence-based interventions proven to increase movement, rather than launching generic awareness campaigns.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Mayors should not overemphasize recreational programs at the expense of addressing broader socioeconomic factors affecting inactivity.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Mayors should discourage the construction of new roads and instead promote green spaces to encourage physical activity.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Mayors should implement city-wide initiatives promoting active transportation, such as cycling and walking paths.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Oct 28, 2026
Health-related inactivity should be tackled through a comprehensive approach that includes education, community resources, and urban planning.
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