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Active Lives 2023-24: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector calls for stronger measures to reduce inequalities
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following response to the latest Active Lives Adult Survey from Sport England, published today (25 April)
Published 25 April 2024, Politics -
Spring Budget 2024 – what does it mean for sport and recreation?
The Spring Budget represented one of the few remaining political set piece events ahead of the forthcoming General Election. Overall, the Budget represented a missed opportunity to improve the health and productivity of the nation by supporting more people to be active.
Published 13 March 2024, Politics -
A missed opportunity for Government to realise its own ambitions: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector responds to Spring Budget
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following response to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024.
Published 07 March 2024, Politics -
National Sector Partner Group for sport, recreation and physical activity meet with Shadow Minister for Sport Stephanie Peacock
On Tuesday 16th January Shadow Sport Minister Stephanie Peacock MP met with the sport, recreation and physical activity’s representative organisations to discuss how Labour can harness the impact of sport, recreation and physical activity to create a happier, healthier and more prosperous nation in the event of a change of Government.
Published 19 January 2024, Politics -
Autumn Statement 2023 - key announcements and what they could mean for grassroots sport and recreation
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November was one of the final major fiscal events before a likely general election next year.
Published 24 November 2023, Politics -
‘Growth depends on health’: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector responds to Autumn Statement 2023
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) cautiously welcomes the Chancellor’s announcements at yesterday’s Autumn Statement, which seek to prioritise the country’s economic growth.
Published 23 November 2023, Politics -
The King’s Speech 2023 – what does it mean for the sport and recreation sector?
The King’s Speech took place yesterday 7 November 2023, during the State Opening of Parliament, marking the start of the next Parliamentary session. In his speech, His Royal Highness set out the government’s legislative and policy agenda for the coming parliamentary year.
Published 08 November 2023, Politics -
Party Conferences 2023: What did they mean for the sport, recreation and physical activity sector?
‘The sport and physical activity sector could be a critical player in the economic renewal of Britain, if party leaders work with our sector to unlock barriers for everyone to be more active’ says Lisa Wainwright, CEO of the Sport and Recreation Alliance, at the culmination of conference recess 2023.
Published 16 October 2023, Politics -
The Alliance and Volleyball England bring sport to the party in Bournemouth
Last Sunday, the Alliance team was in Bournemouth for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference (23 – 26 September), to kick off its conference season 2023 tour and raise awareness of and build support for its campaign to ‘make the UK the most active nation in Europe’.
Published 29 September 2023, Politics -
The Sport and Recreation Alliance responds to Government’s Sports Strategy as part of the National Sector Partners Group
Today the Government published its long-anticipated Sport Strategy ’Get Active’ – outlining its ambition to create a more active nation and, crucially, address barriers around participation in sport and physical activity.
Published 30 August 2023, Politics