In a keynote speech at the annual LGA/ cCLOA conference Culture minister Ed Vaizey denied that culture is in crisis in this country because of funding cuts, saying “Our creative […]
At our recent health and well-being round table the key message coming through was that sport and physical activity professionals must show leadership at a strategic level to meet the […]
The 15 National Trails of England are one of its greatest assets offering the public an opportunity to walk, cycle and ride through many beautiful and historic parts of the […]
First of all – I’d like to wish everyone all the best for 2013. 2012 will be a hard act to follow – it was an amazing year for […]
Keen to provide a platform for best practice in procurement and options analysis for leisure services, I recently facilitated a Think Tank with Amardeep Gill, Partner – Trowers and Hamlins. The session was […]
Richard Hunt, Chair of CLOA asserts that we need to raise our game again and accelerate the debate for a rounded legacy strategy that includes public health, CCGs and the […]
Public Libraries are a “statutory service”; Local Authorities are required under the law to provide a “comprehensive and efficient” service. But, unlike Schools and some Social Services NO direct […]
The old adage “never waste a crisis” appears to be so true these days. The pace of change and impacts on the shape of the services we provide is profound. […]
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The UK’s first Public Parks Summit was held at the most fitting Royal Geographical Society which overlooks London’s magnificent Hyde Park, which could almost make you forget that we are […]
