On 14 June 17 Local authorities from across England enjoyed a day of learning, knowledge transfer and engagement with SLC’s subject matter experts. They attended SLC’s second Think Tank of 2016 – ‘Developing Sustainable Leisure Facilities’. Through a series of facilitated workshops, delegates explored their own projects with input from…
The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy (SLC) has been commissioned by Watford Borough Council to assist with the procurement of a long-term partner to operate the Council’s leisure centres. This is part of the Council’s strategy to promote sport and physical activity across the borough through the provision of high…
Leisure provision within Slough is undergoing an exciting transformation with a staggering £34m being invested in leisure facilities for the town. These developments are being delivered through the council’s ambitious leisure strategy, with the ultimate aim to get more people, more active, more often. The council is in the process…
SLC client, Malvern Hills District Council, has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for improving services to the public sector and its citizens by the Improvement and Efficiency Social Enterprise (iESE) for its management of the re-procurement of their leisure services. SLC acted as a strategic advisor to the Council…
SLC is delighted to announce that following our ISO 9001:2008 Annual Assessment in February, our certification has been renewed for another year. Our assessment raised no major or minor non-conformities, emphasising the dedication of the team to maintain our quality systems and accreditation. ISO 9001 is a certified quality management…
SLC facilitated a half day Transforming Leisure and Cultural Services Procurement Think Tank on 23 February 2016 in Loughborough. Strategic input and facilitation was provided through SLC’s Duncan Wood-Allum, David Rushton and Toby Kingsbury. The session was designed to provide a platform for best practice, sharing of lessons learned and…
We are delighted to announce that North Kesteven District Council has been selected to take part in the prestigious ‘Whole Systems’ Approach to Obesity Pilot Programme. The other three successful councils are Durham County Council, Gloucestershire County Council, and London Borough of Lewisham. 60 local authorities bid to take part in the…
Oxford Spires Academy and Fusion Lifestyle supported by a large investment from Oxford City Council have opened the doors of a new health and fitness facility this week to extend the Academy’s community use provision in East Oxford. SLC has had a long association of working in Oxford and we…
SLC has been appointed by Westway Trust to provide advice and manage the procurement of a not-for-profit operator for its Sport and Fitness facilities. The Trust currently operates in a number of areas within the community as part of its charitable remit to provide facilities, services and opportunities for its…
Following successful completion of the Leisure Strategy for East Northamptonshire Council, SLC has been appointed to support the Council through the procurement of a leisure operator. SLC will manage the procurement process, exploring options for the future management of three facilities in Thrapston and Rushden post 2016. Duncan Wood-Allum said…