Alliance CEO Lisa Wainwright looks at the hopes, expectations and wishes of the sector ahead of this announcement.
“Next week, the government has the opportunity to inspire hope and reinvigorate the country as we look to a brighter future in our collective revival from COVID.
"As a sector, sport and physical activity has been told that the unlocking of facilities will be among the top priorities in the easing of restrictions.
"It is paramount that on Monday, the Prime Minister delivers on this.
"With the warmer months approaching, we are also hoping to see more people being able to access outdoor activity, utilising the incredible green and blue spaces that play such a wonderful role in encouraging exercise.
"A healthy nation is going to be vital as we come back from the pandemic and we know that physical activity will improve the physical and mental wellbeing of everyone. The issues that lockdown has exacerbated are widely publicised, now we must allow activity to play a central role in the recovery process.
"We have understood the painful necessity of closures and for our sector to play its part. We have worked tirelessly to innovate and provide people with new ways to stay active from home. We have continued to deliver in the darkest of times.
"Our members are ready to re-open. They have been working with government officials every step of the way and will be there to welcome participants back in a safe, secure, and friendly environment.
"We look forward to working with government, our members and friends in the sector to get sport and recreation open as soon as we are able to do so.”
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of next week’s Spending Review to urge the Government to back the sector through a sustained plan for investment and a clear strategy for increasing participation in sport and physical activity.
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Yesterday, the Sport and Recreation Alliance hosted a session of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Sport and Physical Activity, which took the format of a roundtable discussion on the economic value of sport and physical activity.
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This week (12 -18 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week, spotlighting the theme of 'Community'. This focus underscores the profound impact that belonging and collective engagement have on our mental wellbeing.
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