Revitalise Community Swimming Pools With Sustainable & Cost-Saving Plans
By FMG Consulting on Aug 14, 2026, 11:00:00 AM
Getting school children to swim 25 metres unaided and use a range of strokes is part of the national curriculum for PE in England. But the sad fact is fewer and fewer schools are managing to deliver this in full. Many schools no longer have on-site facilities, and the closure of commu …
Sports Facility Feasibility Studies: A Guide for Local Authorities
By FMG Consulting on Aug 13, 2026, 11:28:55 AM
For local authorities contemplating major sports facility investment, the feasibility study represents the critical first step. Far from being merely a procedural requirement, it provides the evidence-based foundation that underpins sound decision-making, secures stakeholder confidenc …
Best Practice Contract Monitoring: Ensuring Sports Facility Operators Deliver Community Value
By FMG Consulting on May 28, 2026, 11:00:00 AM
Local authorities that outsource leisure management remain ultimately accountable for ensuring facilities deliver intended outcomes. Effective contract monitoring is not just a framework but a discipline for holding operators accountable, protecting service quality, and ensuring commu …
Navigating Leisure Management Contract Procurement: What's Changed and How to Prepare?
By FMG Consulting on May 21, 2026, 11:00:01 AM
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The landscape of public sector procurement has undergone its most significant transformation in decades. The Procurement Act 2023, which came into force on 24 February 2025, fundamentally reforms how local authorities commission leisure management services, simplifying procedures whil …
How To Find the Right Funding for Local Sports Clubs and Leisure Projects
By FMG Consulting on Jan 15, 2026, 10:00:01 AM
The benefits of quality sport and leisure facilities, and access to them, are innumerable for public health and community cohesion. But we live in financially challenging times and the sector is facing one of the most difficult periods in decades.
The Community And Economic Benefits Of Maximising The Value Of Sports in England
By FMG Consulting on Dec 30, 2025, 10:00:01 AM
Sport is vital for physical fitness, yet its impact extends far beyond individual health. It plays a significant role in society, improving mental wellbeing, strengthening communities, fuelling economic growth and supporting social cohesion.
Your Leisure Facilities Management Contract Is Ending: What Are Your Options?
By FMG Consulting on Dec 1, 2025, 10:00:00 AM
The approaching expiry of a leisure facilities management contract naturally raises important questions, and determining the next steps can be complex, especially given the various external pressures and resource constraints local authorities often face. While a contract end date that …
Supporting The Lionesses’ Legacy: How FMG Is Powering The Rise of Female Football Clubs
By FMG Consulting on Nov 27, 2025, 10:00:00 AM
Few movements in British sport have been as inspiring as the rise of women’s football. Since the Lionesses’ historic UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 triumph, the sport has continued to surge in popularity, reshaping the landscape of community and elite football alike.
The UK Padel Boom: Strategic Facility Development To Meet Rising Demand
By FMG Consulting on Nov 25, 2025, 2:26:37 PM
Padel has rapidly transformed from a continental curiosity into one of the UK's most dynamic growth sports. This fast-paced fusion of tennis and squash is reshaping the leisure landscape across the country.
Sustainability In Leisure: Smarter Facilities Strategies For Long-Term Savings
By FMG Consulting on Oct 9, 2025, 12:00:00 PM
Like every industry in recent years, leisure services are feeling the pinch. Economic stagnation coupled with sharp rises in energy costs have made financial management more challenging than ever. Energy is typically the second largest cost for leisure facilities and gyms, surpassed o …