The Local Government Association (LGA) and Arts Council England (ACE), through the single cultural conversation framework have committed to working together so that there can be a joint understanding of […]
Going for Growth: boosting the economy through culture, tourism and sport
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 […]
Strategic leadership needed on public health
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 Future of National Trails
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 […]
The future for local library services
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 […]
Procurement options and analysis ‘Think Tank’
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 […]
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 […]
When your past catches up with you!
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 Pennies are dropping about the role of local authorities in supporting Sports Development
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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