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 […]
I thoroughly enjoyed chairing the Future of Culture, Tourism and Sport Conference on Tuesday. For my introduction, I decided to take the plunge and speak my mind about these […]
It was never in doubt, was it? Superb facilities, a stunning environment, event organisation of outstanding quality, and an army of volunteers that made event participation and attendance a pleasure. […]
“An intelligent debate” was one of the key messages from Ed Vaisey, Minister for Culture, at last week’s NSA/CLOA conference on the future of libraries. I had the pleasure of […]
Richard Hunt reflects on his year as Chair of CLOA, considering the three core areas of focus for the sector as we move into ‘legacy mode’ and sharing the headlines […]
