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Frustration and Uncertainty Holding Us Back

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Frustration and Uncertainty Holding Us Back

Sadly too many recent conversations with friends and colleagues have been focussed around an increasing level of uncertainty and the frustration that goes with this. Slow decision making and 'silence' have replaced the chaos of the last few years from central government.

We all know that "Change is the only constant" but it doesn't make it much better for organisations or individuals so uncertain about their future. I personally don't mind the challenge of change - in fact I welcome it. The world is far from perfect so most of the time I am campaigning and calling for change! I can't complain when it then becomes uncomfortable along the way.

In sport the #unitingthemovment strategy is a welcome change of direction. Unless there are some painful changes for traditional partners, tackling inequalities and injustice won't happen. So change is a good thing.

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Why don’t politicians get the sport and physical activity sector?

Why don’t politicians get the sport and physical activity sector?

This is a question I have been asking myself for-nearly 25 years.

However just before Christmas 2021 there was a specific lack of response from the government in the financial package to help with latest Covid Plan B restrictions which excluded the leisure sector, but included hospitality pubs and restaurants.

The sector has warned of the consequences for gyms and leisure services.

Schools have warned about the late notice for secured funding for SGOs and the Pupil Premium.

Local authorities continually highlight the impact of leisure spending on communities.

So why don’t government understand the sector. What do they understand and what have we been doing wrong all this time?