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 …
Rethinking How Local Authority Leisure Centres Encourage Physical Activity
By FMG Consulting on Oct 2, 2025 12:00:00 PM
If you ask people what they need to do to get fitter and healthier most will know the answer – move more, eat less, eat better. But knowing what to do and acting are two very different things.
The Importance Of Having A Successful Playing Pitch Strategy
By FMG Consulting on Aug 27, 2025 9:30:00 AM
Outdoor sporting facilities are vital for physical activity, supporting grassroots sport development, promoting social cohesion and public health. A playing pitch strategy (PPS) is a vital document to protect outdoor sports facilities and identify where new or improved provision is re …
Flintshire
By FMG Consulting on Jul 10, 2025 12:29:42 PM
The Council transferred its services from a Mutual Employee Trust to a LATCO. On the transfer the Trust Managing Director post became vacant and FMG were asked to undertake interim management (MD) of the new LATCO pending the appointment of a new MD.
Oxford City Council
By FMG Consulting on Jul 10, 2025 12:27:27 PM
FMG supported the Council with interim management services to support the development of energy investment across the leisure portfolio and subsequently supported the Council with its procurement of its leisure contract to Serco.
Gateshead Borough Council
By FMG Consulting on Jul 10, 2025 12:22:34 PM
FMG supported the Council with interim management services to oversee the day to day running of the in-house service whilst developing facility strategies and preparing for a procurement process. Our interim management services included providing management to their in-house team, adv …
West Lancs Borough Council
By FMG Consulting on Jul 10, 2025 12:18:37 PM
Energy Review of Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools identified over 900,000kkWh of annual savings from electricity and gas. Operational savings identified along with capital investment opportunities. Submitted capital investment opportunities to Sport England Phase 2 energy fund. Reta …
Ashfield District Council - Energy Efficiency
By FMG Consulting on Jul 10, 2025 12:16:05 PM
Energy Review of Leisure Assets and Swimming Pools, identified circa 1,030,000kWh of annual savings from electricity and gas. Operational savings identified along with capital investment opportunities. Submitted capital investment opportunities to Sport England phase 2 energy fund. Re …