Mark Allman, Chair of CLOA urges members to feedback on the New Strategy for Sport: Consultation Paper. […]
Chair’s Opinion
Chair’s Opinion
Chair’s Opinion
Mark Allman, Chair of CLOA feels that the next 2 years are going to continue to be a massive challenge for those of us responsible for culture and leisure services, but there is reason for optimism and a raft of opportunities. […]
Chair’s Opinion
Iain Varah, Chair & Mark Allman, Vice- Chair of CLOA reflect on the future role of local authority sports and leisure services and the principle issues facing local government. […]
Chair’s Opinion
Iain Varah, has now been Chair of CLOA for almost a month….. His first opinion column reflects on the Members Meeting in June and summarises the key points made by the excellent line-up of speakers. You can also find out what he has been doing during his first month of tenure, who he has met […]
Chair’s Opinion
Time to pass on the baton… Richard Hunt signs off as his term as Chair of CLOA comes to an end. […]
Chair’s Opinion
Richard Hunt, Chair of CLOA welcomes the green shoots for sporting legacy with a long awaited £150 million school sport investment, but cautions that multiple offers from a range of deliver partners could cause fragmentation. He calls for leaders to get involved and help ensure that future commissioning for sport and P.E. really meet the […]
Chair’s Opinion
Richard Hunt, Chair of CLOA provides an insight into the impact of the cuts, and makes some compelling suggestions as to how the sector best brings about joined up local solutions in an article for Sports Management Magazine. […]
Chair’s Opinion
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 education sector as key sport and physical activity partners and investors. […]
Chair’s Opinion
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 from CLOA’s latest financial survey. […]
