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‘The future of community sport and recreation is under serious threat’ - Energy Bill Discount Scheme falls short for the sector, according to Sport and Recreation Alliance

The Government has announced details of its proposed Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS) for 2023/24. This will replace the existing Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) which runs until the end of March.

Published 10 January 2023, Politics

APPG for Sport elects Kim Leadbeater MP as new Chair

Two weeks ago, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Sport held a meeting in the House of Commons to catch-up on the current priorities and challenges facing the sport, recreation, and physical activity sectors, and to elect a new Chair.

Published 28 November 2022, Politics

‘Clarity and commitment needed to preserve the nation’s physical, mental and social wellbeing’: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector responds to the Autumn Statement

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has released a response to the Autumn Statement alongside a coalition of lead representative bodies from across the sport, recreation and physical activity sectors - Active Partnerships, Charted Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), Sport for Development Coalition, ukactive and Youth Sport Trust.

Published 18 November 2022, Politics

Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes new Sports Minister

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has welcomed the appointment of the Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP as new Minister of State for Sport, Arts and Ceremonials.

Published 30 September 2022, Politics

Sport and Recreation Alliance responds to mini-Budget

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has responded to today’s mini-Budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Published 23 September 2022, Politics

Sport and Recreation Alliance responds to government announcement on energy bills support

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has responded to the government’s recent announcement on energy bills support for businesses.

Published 22 September 2022, Politics

Alliance welcomes new Secretary of State for DCMS

The Sport and Recreation Alliance welcomes the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

Published 07 September 2022, Politics

A call to action for the new PM and Government to strengthen support for the sport, recreation, and physical activity sector

The Sport and Recreation Alliance is pleased to welcome Liz Truss as new Prime Minister of the UK and calls for strengthened support and recognition for grassroot sport and recreation, whose providers and organisations will face many challenges over the coming months.

Published 06 September 2022, Politics

Alliance responds to the Spring Statement 2022

The Sport and Recreation Alliance has responded to the government’s Spring Statement, delivered this afternoon by the Chancellor.

Published 23 March 2022, Politics

Spring Statement 2022: Statement by the National Sector Partners Group representing the sport, recreation and physical activity sector

The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) represents the breadth of the sport, recreation and physical activity sector.

Published 22 March 2022, Politics