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Written question asked by Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay (Labour) on Friday, 18 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 November 2016. It was answered by Tracey Crouch (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Leisure: Facilities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has for further investment in local facility infrastructure to increase activity levels.

Answer

Government's Sporting Future strategy is clear that access to the right facilities is a crucial part of getting more people active.

In December 2016, Sport England is launching a Community Asset Fund - with £7.5m available in the first Phase - to support the running, maintenance and development of local sports facilities, including support for community groups that want to use sport and physical activity to make a difference in their local area.

In January 2017, Sport England will publish its facilities investment guide, to provide more information on the type of projects that will be supported through the new facilities investment. Organisations are already able to apply for investment in major capital projects through Sport England’s Strategic Facilities Fund, details of which are provided on the Sport England website.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53791
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Capital investment Leisure Infrastructure Facilities
Link
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