A new scheme aiming to give more young people the chance to get physically active on their own doorstep has been launched in Wigan.

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s Sports Development team has secured a £42,000 grant from the Football Foundation to fund ‘Street Games’ activities across the Wigan Borough over the next two years.

Hundreds of children are expected to benefit from the scheme, which will see activities such as football, handball, netball, rugby league, basketball and athletics taking place across the borough.

Street Games sessions will take place at Robin Park Arena, Hindley Sports Centre, Lowton Community Sports College, and Pembec High School.

Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust’s sports development officer, David Bradley, said: “This funding will allow the team to develop new and exciting opportunities for young people throughout the borough.

“We want to enable people from all backgrounds to participate regularly in physical activity and improve their sporting, coaching and leadership skills.”