New participation figures from Sport England’s Active People Survey 4 paint a mixed picture of progress in grassroots sport, with strong growth in running and cycling but a drop in numbers for other major sports. Overall, the poor increase in participation numbers seen over the past five years continues, with…
It’s only been 8 months since we started trading and we’re very proud of what has been achieved in 2010. Here’s a quick summary: SLC secured all three publicly tendered major projects it bid for in 2010 – and has successfully delivered 11 projects over the last 8 months, with…
SLC’s ten golden rules for options appraisals have been developed from our learning over the years in taking Councils through their future options for Culture and Sport services. Duncan Wood-Allum authored guidance still being used by the Improvement and Development Agency on Options Appraisals and Business Cases for Culture and…
The massed forces of the sector gathered at the 6th Annual Future of Culture, Tourism and Sport Conference held on Tuesday 14th September in London. The top brass lined up to prepare the troops sitting knee (for some, neck) deep in their local government trenches for their pre October budget…
Canterbury City Council has commissioned the Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy to undertake an Indoor Leisure Review to explore future options for the management of its five Leisure indoor facilities located in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. The Council’s aim for the review is to identify the most effective and…
Confidential support for service heads If you’re heading up a local government Culture and Sport Department, we don’t have to tell you these are tough times. You’ll probably be exploring how to find savings of up to 30-40% over the next couple of years. Some of you will be needing…
The Big Apple’s Approach to Parks and Recreation Autumn Seminars in London, 30 September and Birmingham 12 October. Duncan Wood-Allum invites you to SLC’s exclusive half day seminars highlighting a number of successful approaches that could be the inspiration for adapting ways of working in the sport, parks and leisure…
Following my successful Study Tour to the City of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, I’m now concentrating on developing SLC as the consultancy of choice for the Culture and Sport sector. I’ll soon be releasing details of my series of articles describing my experiences and learning in New…
Two days into my study tour of New York City hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department and I’m already convinced that we in the UK can learn a lot from the Big Apple. The key difference I have noticed so far from meeting numerous members of staff, customers, volunteers…
Following several months planning, research and business development activity, The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy will be trading from 1 May 2010. Duncan Wood-Allum, founder of SLC said, “I’m thrilled at the response and support I’ve had from the sector, colleagues and previous clients. We have developed an excellent network…