I am thrilled to announce the first ever Chief Cultural and Leisure Officers Association (CLOA) Aspiring Leaders Awards, which is an opportunity to spotlight and recognise the passion, innovation, and […]
Chair’s Opinion
Stepping into the Chair: A reflection on leadership, legacy, and the road ahead
Taking on the role of Chair of CLOA is both a tremendous honour and daunting experience! Having worked in local government for over two decades—most of that time within cultural […]
CLOA responds to the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund announcement
Responding to the announcement made today by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, CLOA (Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association) welcomes the acknowledgement that the condition of museums, heritage sites and libraries […]
Happy New Year & Blwyddyn Newydd Dda to all!
I hope members have had a chance to take a breather and enjoy the festive season with family and friends. It provided me with the chance to reflect on what […]
An Active Wellbeing Service: A Movement for Change
I’m writing to update you on the emerging Place-based Physical Activity Leadership Network (PPALN). This is an evolving network of leaders from across the physical activity ‘system’. It seeks to […]
Influencing the National conversation
I think it’s fair to say, that the Local Government funding fairy didn’t arrive at Christmas; and for so many of us we’re left trying to balance budgets without further […]
Public finances and the impact on our sector
Hello! This is my first Blog as CLOA Chair, so I thought I’d start of by saying ‘thank you’. I feel quite humbled to be elected to represent the sector […]
Energy bills support is failing leisure facilities and the need to improve the nation’s health
The Government has revealed that, following the conclusion of the current relief scheme, there will be a new Energy Bills Discount Scheme which will come into effect from April and […]
Call from CLOA – Rising energy and cost of living and public sport & leisure
Nearly everyone is concerned about the cost-of-living crisis, and many are desperately worried about being able to heat their home and feed themselves and their families this winter. Whilst many […]
Securing the future of public sport and leisure services
We are pleased to share ‘Securing the future of public sport and leisure services’. This summary report is the culmination of a research project to explore the future of public […]
