Minister for sport Hugh Robertson has released a ten-point legacy plan today, in a bid to ensure that the government delivers on its promise to ‘inspire a generation’ to take up sport.
Key promises set out in the statement include:
Andy Reed, chair of the Sport and Recreation Alliance said:
“It’s really pleasing to see that the minister of sport has set out a clear and transparent plan to achieve our legacy goals, and his commitment to providing regular updates shows that the government is not shying away from the legacy challenge ahead of us.
“We would also welcome structured targets so that we can really measure the output and achievements of these funding programmes over the coming years.”
Whilst the Alliance’s chair believes that the plan includes some promising projects and programmes to increase participation in sport and physical activity, he is also cautious that with these promising plans come challenges.
“The minister has acknowledged that there is still more to do in respect of school sport and that is very welcome. School sport plays a crucial part in inspiring young people to stay active, but there’s no doubt that it hasn’t been as high up the agenda as we would like it to be.
“Many of the projects set out in the plan will rely on the support of community sports clubs and they, in turn, rely on volunteers to survive. Sports clubs face a range of challenges to their survival and many are struggling to make ends meet. We need to do more to support them to avoid the risk of damaging the infrastructure which will provide this legacy.
“We also need to make sure that the government protects the nation’s sports facilities and most importantly that includes our school playing fields. This means listening to the advice provided by experts when applications to sell playing fields are made.
“Reducing the pressure placed on local authorities and more strategic cooperation between government departments are going to be key factors in the success of this plan.”
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