9 Feb 2011

Sport and Recreation Alliance's concern about the Public Bodies Bill

The Sport and Recreation Alliance have joined eleven organisations, including the Ramblers and The British Horse Society, which represent a broad range of people who care about the great outdoors, in issuing a statement expressing their concerns about the Public Bodies Bill, currently in the House of Lords.

The group of tweleve organisations oppose those elements of the Public Bodies Bill which give government wideranging and unfettered powers to alter the nature and functions of bodies which hold land for the public benefit. In particular, the group are concerned that the Bill allows ministers to alter the National Park Authorities and the Forestry Commission.

The full statement on the Public Bodies Bill from the group can be viewed here.

Back to all news

Latest News

10 Jul 2025

New Alliance Protect Where We Play campaign launches to highlight risks to playing fields, pitches and sports facilities from proposed planning reforms

New research shows playing fields and pitches deliver at least £2bn in improved wellbeing every year and help keep almost 4 million people active, including 1 million children.

4 Jul 2025

Policy and Advocacy Update: NHS 10 Year Plan and more

Below we provide an update on a number of our current policy-related workstreams, from the announcement of the NHS 10 Year Plan, to a number of additional issues - including planning reforms, the EHRC consultation on gender, Select and APPG inquiries into Healthy Ageing, and Access to Nature.

20 Jun 2025

Alliance responds as more details announced from Government following its Spending Review

The Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes Government’s commitment to investing in community sport, recreation and physical activity, and its recognition of the social and economic value it provides.

View all news

Become a member

Joining the Sport and Recreation Alliance is pretty simple, but worthwhile!