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London scheme moves forward PETE HAYMAN
Plans for a major new sports complex in Lewisham, South London, have moved forward with the formation of a new foundation to oversee the delivery of the project. Former transport minister
and mayoral candidate Steve Norris will chair the Surrey Canal Sports Foundation, which will ensure long-term sports provision for the site. A regional centre of sport-
ing excellence – Surrey Canal: London’s Sporting Village – will be at the heart of a new community drawn up by Studio Egret West. Renewal is leading the scheme and is working with Sport England in a bid to secure fi nancial support through the Iconic Facilities Fund. Renewal director Mark Taylor said: “We
T e home of Millwall Football Club is situated at the centre of the site
the additional funds needed to deliver this special facility for the capital.” New foundation chair Steve Norris added:
hope to use the potential investment from Sport England as a springboard for gathering
“Surrey Canal: London’s Sporting Village will make a strong contribution towards the 2012 legacy by addressing the lack of high-quality sports provision in inner London.”
SkillsActive/IMSPA confi rm ‘shared vision’ PETE HAYMAN
SkillsActive and the Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (IMPSA) have unveiled a new “shared vision” for the future of the UK’s skills agenda. T e two organisations have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to clarify their roles in supporting the growth of sport and active leisure. As part of the new MoU,
SkillsActive and IMSPA will work to support the intro- duction of an employer skills protocol and to support progression to char- tered status for all. It is hoped the eff orts of the two organisations will help bring about national occupational standards covered by the chartered institute membership.
SkillsActive CEO Stephen Studd (leſt ) with Sean Holt signing the MoU IMSPA chief executive offi cer Sean Holt
said: “Working with the SkillsActive Group, we look forward to delivering inspiring pro- fessional development programmes for the workforce of tomorrow.”
Rugby union faces £1.1m funding reduction PETE HAYMAN
Sport England has confirmed that it has reduced the funding available to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) by nearly £1.1m. T e decision, which also aff ects the Rugby Football Union for Women (RFUW), has come
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Bright future for London’s Herne Hill Velodrome PETE HAYMAN
Herne Hill Velodrome – the last surviving venue from the 1948 Olympic Games – is fac- ing a brighter future aſt er the terms of a new 15-year lease agreement were fi nalised. Site owner Dulwich Estates has reached a
deal with British Cycling to enable work to start on the resurfacing of the venue’s track, which is set to take place this summer. In February, the national governing body
revealed that concept designs had been drawn up by Mike Taylor of Hopkins, the architects behind the 2012 velodrome.
Anson and Jagger appointed to BOA board PETE HAYMAN
Andy Anson, CEO of England’s 2018 FIFA World Cup bid, and commercial law- yer Denise Jagger have joined the British Olympic Association’s (BOA) board. In addition to his role with England’s
aſt er research uncovered a fall in participa- tion and following talks between the funding agency and the national governing body. According to Sport England’s Active People
Survey, participation numbers in rugby union have decreased over the last two years.
failed 2018 bid, Anson has also worked at the ATP men’s professional tennis tour and Manchester United Football Club. Meanwhile, Jagger comes from a back-
ground in corporate fi nance and was also a member of the team that helped revive Asda before its acquisition by Walmart.
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New £2.2m tennis centre opens in Telford PETE HAYMAN
A new £2.2m pay and play community ten- nis centre has opened in Telford – the fi rst phase of the new Oakengates Sports and Learning Community development. Launched on 9 April, the facility boasts
four indoor and four outdoor courts and will work with local schools and parks to deliver a family tennis programme for all ages. Telford and Wrekin Council has
appointed FirstPoint Tennis Coaching to provide coaching sessions and competi- tions at Telford Tennis Centre.
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