New Positions
Since the last update to this website I have been fortunate to take on a few additional positions: Independent Board Member of the CCPR – renamed Sport & Recreation Alliance … Continue reading New Positions
Recent Posts
Site ‘On Hold’
My new website is being developed by Cuttlefish in Loughborough and this is why I haven’t posted anything to this holding site for a couple of months. I am hoping to … Continue reading Site ‘On Hold’
Sport – Taxing Questions
Richard Baldwin has set out the strong case for another look at the way we tax sport in the UK in an article for the World Sports Law Report. This … Continue reading Sport – Taxing Questions
New Club is Born–same old score for Birstall
Congratulations to Sileby RFC for a warm welcome to their new ground and opening matches on Saturday. It has been a remarkable journey for Sileby and those involved in getting … Continue reading New Club is Born–same old score for Birstall
Leicestershire Leicester & Rutland No 1
It’s official, Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland has become the top area for swimming participation, with adults aged 16+ enjoying the many benefits the sport provides along the way. The Active … Continue reading Leicestershire Leicester & Rutland No 1
Blair – What more can be said?
From September 1st I decided I would start blogging again. I hoped to restrict my blogging to the new world I now inhabit – sport and faith around the political … Continue reading Blair – What more can be said?
Regulatory Burden on Sport
I have been asked to attend and take part in the CCPR review of regulatory burden on sport. Funnily enough this was one of the things I put into the … Continue reading Regulatory Burden on Sport
Playgrounds at risk under coalition cuts
According to Channel 4 News hundreds of playground developments across England are up for the chop as part of the growing list of cuts. It looks like the Department for … Continue reading Playgrounds at risk under coalition cuts
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