The scheme is part of the government's obesity strategy Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives. Currently, a third of children in England are either overweight or obese. How much is on offer: In total, there is £30m available. Towns can bid for up to £5m to gain the status of a "healthy town". To be eligible for the money, towns must show that they are already committed to improving residents' health through initiatives such as being a play pathfinder or local food schemes. The towns...