Sports Minister, Nigel Huddleston, has provided a special message of thanks and support to the sport and recreation sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t forget, if you have any queries or concerns, you can get in touch with us via policy@sportandrecreation.org.uk. Alliance CEO, Lisa Wainwright, meets with the Sports Minister and DCMS every fortnight to discuss how we can better support our members so please do let us know if you have any pressing issues and we’ll make sure your voice is heard in these conversations. We are in this together, and will be there for each other – now and for the long run.
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.
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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.
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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.
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