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Alliance teams up with 10:10 to get Lighter Later back on parliament's agenda
The Sport and Recreation Alliance has renewed its support for the Lighter Later campaign, teaming up with 10:10 to make a second attempt at passing the Daylight Savings Bill through parliament. Back...
British Dance Council saves £1200 through Energy 4 Sport energy audit
The British Dance Council is one of the first organisations to take up a free energy audit through the Energy 4 Sport & Recreation scheme - and is set to make over £1200 of savings as a...
Last chance to nominate for the Community Sport and Recreation Awards
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is encouraging its members, the national governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation, and the County Sports Partnerships, to each endorse and...
Alliance asks for clarity on future of DCMS
Following media speculation last week about the possible abolition of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Sport and Recreation Alliance has today written to Secretary of State, Jeremy...
Blog: How we're improving woodland access for our members
Policy Officer Martin Key, who works amongst other things on facility and land issues, talks about the progress the Alliance is making in improving access to our woodlands and forests for the benefit...
Incoming email issues at the Alliance’s office
The Sport and Recreation Alliance is currently experiencing on-going issues with incoming emails. Whilst we are receiving the vast majority of our emails, certain staff members have experienced...
Government’s new planning framework is a big win for sport and recreation
Sport and recreation facilities will now be protected from builders and developers thanks to welcome changes made to the National Planning Policy Framework, released today. The Government has...
The hosepipe ban: some useful guidance
Due to an unusually dry 18 months, the south east of England and East Anglia are now in drought, and as  a result a hosepipe ban will be introduced by water companies in the coming weeks that...
What the Budget means for sport and recreation
Yesterday the Chancellor made his annual budget statement, which included a number of announcements relevant to the sport and recreation sector. The Government has confirmed its intention to make...
Does your member magazine deserve an award?
Does your member magazine deserve some credit? Is it one of the best you’ve seen? Full of good content, lively editorial and good photography? Here at the Alliance, scores of magazines a month...