Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has rolled out new Wii Fit clubs across the Essex town in a bid to encourage more young people to become active.

A pilot scheme has already proved successful at St James' Primary School, with a second Wii Fit club now set to be set up at St John's Green Primary School. Three Wii Fit consoles have been bought after the council secured funding from the Child First Extended Schools programme for North Essex.

Forming part of the Safer Colchester initiative, the after-school clubs will promote fitness and social interaction, and will be delivered by council street wardens Stuart McEwan and Simon Townley. CBC street services portfolio holder Tim Young said: "The introduction of Wii Fit Clubs is a great way of getting children to take an interest in their own fitness in a fun and enjoyable environment and provide after-school activities that further support schools' existing sports and exercise programmes."