The local authority, which already provides free gym memberships to children aged between five and 16, launched the Futures scheme last week. Younger children will now be able to take part in activities including active play, dance and basic ball exercises in 13 of the city's 15 council gyms, free of charge. The council is also offering free annual gym membership to 1,600 families.
The Futures programme aims to reduce by half the number of overweight or obese children in Liverpool over the next three years, and to get all children taking part in five hours of exercise every week.
Liverpool City Council plans to write to the families of a total of 65,000 children aged up to 16 notifying them of the scheme and inviting them to activate their free membership any time over the next few months.
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