Public sector news
Red tape consultation for sports and heritage
Sports, heritage and gaming industry stakeholders are to have the opportunity to “name and shame” regulations that they believe are holding back growth in a new government consultation. A website has been established to allow
stakeholders to comment on regulations, such as rules governing gambling prem- ises, and whether they are an example of excessive red tape. Regulations identifi ed as “unnecessary” by respondents will then have to be justifi ed by the ministers responsible. If no justifi cation is made, the rules will be scrapped. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=0L1F6
MA launches second ‘cuts study’
The Museums Association (MA) has announced the launch of its second survey to examine the impact of gov- ernment and local authority cuts on museum services across the UK. According to the organi-
sation, the latest study will allow for year-on-year com- parisons to be made with last year’s fi ndings, and will provide an insight into the impact of budget cuts. In 2011, more than half of
T e study looks to assess the impact of the government’s funding cuts
the museums that participated in the research (53 per cent) saw a reduction in funding, with 20 per cent reporting a cut of at least 25 per cent. The research also showed “considerable
uncertainty” over the future of the UK sec- tor and 66 per cent expected a decline in the quality of service they off ered as a result. MA said this year’s survey will also ask museums
A total of £62m will be invested in three years
ACE confi rms fi nalised Renaissance awards
Arts Council England (ACE) has announced details of the fi nal awards to its Renaissance major partner museums, which will see more than £62m invested over the coming three years. Earlier this year, the organisation
named the 16 successful applicants that are to receive support between 2012-13 and 2014-15 under the new-look Renaissance programme. ACE admitted the amount to be invested was slightly higher than an ini- tial budget of around £60m but said it would fi nance the “ambition and range of work” in the bids. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=J8I5j
Green light for Derby arena development
Derby City Council (DCC) has approved planning permission for the develop- ment of a new multi-million pound sports and entertainment arena near the city’s Pride Park Stadium. T e 14,500sq m (156,077sq ſt ) venue has been designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects and will incor- porate a 250m cycling track and a 1.5km (0.9-mile) outdoor closed cycle trail. T e arena forms the fi rst phase of the
council’s leisure strategy that is planned to provide signifi cant new facilities to the city. Details:
http://www.derby.gov.uk/
ISSUE 1 2012 © cybertrek 2011 Swindon leisure hub vision moves forward
Swindon Borough Council and Moirai Capital Investments have moved forward with plans for the development of the Wiltshire town’s new £65m regional leisure hub. Leases have now been
agreed for the project, which will see Oasis Leisure Centre transferred to a private operator on 1 June before it undergoes an extensive refurbishment. An indoor ski slope, an
indoor arena and a water- park will also form part of the planned new hub, with leisure specialists S&P Architects working on the design of the scheme. A collaborative agreement between SBC and Moirai Capital Investments includes long-term leases to four sites, which include Oasis Leisure Centre and
Facilities at the centre will include an indoor ski slope and water park
the former Clares site. T e agreement requires a planning masterplan for the former Clares site to be lodged within two years. Detailed proposals will then be submitted for each indi- vidual stage. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=Q2w3l
DCMS seeks new Arts Council England chair
T e DCMS is to search for a new Arts Council England (ACE) chair, following a decision not to reappoint incumbent Dame Liz Forgan. Dame Liz became the fi rst woman to chair
the organisation aſt er taking up the position on 1 February 2009 for a four-year term, which
is scheduled to end on 31 January 2013. T e DCMS said culture secretary Jeremy Hunt decided not to reappoint Dame Liz, but has praised the contribution made to the UK arts and culture industry during her tenure. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=n3I4b
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to look forward over the coming year to see how the industry is changing and what plans are being made to account for the cuts. “T e more museums complete the survey,
the stronger the case the MA will be able to make,” said MA head of policy Maurice Davies. T e deadline for responses is 30 April. Details:
http://lei.sr?a=Q3p5p
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