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local government association news

Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums
sporta, which represents more than 100 charitable trusts across the UK, is holding its third
A new report released by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals for every pound spent
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned that the country's Olympic legacy is being
Image: The concept offers flexible leisure solutions Scape and Willmott Dixon have launched the new
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"Leisure trusts have a lot of important learning to share with others," according to Paul
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) has been given the Charter for Member Support and
Arts Council England (ACE) chief executive Alan Davey has called on local authorities across the
A manifesto outlining the social and economic benefits of continued investment in the culture and
New legislation should be introduced by the Welsh Assembly Government to protect buildings "of importance
Local authorities across the country will be able to set a cap on the number
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Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Sir Brian Briscoe is to be the new chair of HS2, the company established by
The West Midlands Historic Environment Forum (HEF) has unveiled a new strategy - Putting the
New quarterly figures released by the government have shown an increase in the number of
Council leaders have announced plans to introduce zip wires, tree houses and large climbing structures
Sport England has recently published five new reports presenting ways in which sport can help
The DCMS has rebutted claims made by Roger Millward, chief executive of the Swimming Teachers'
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The chair of English Heritage, Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, has died aged 66 following a long battle
Sport England has welcomed news that promoting participation in sport is one of the top
The 2008 Australian Water Safety Conference, which was opened by Noeline Brown, Ambassador for Ageing
The English Tourism Intelligence Partnership (ETIP) has commissioned an assessment of tourism statistics for England.
Last week, the new Chancellor (the one who isn’t called Brown, the one known to
Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has announced the appointment of Lord Sandy Bruce-Lockhart as the new
The leader of Westminster City Council, Sir Simon Milton, has said that certain fundamental changes
A new collaboration betwen the national government agencies responsible for sport, arts, heritage, the built
Local councils and police are to turn a blind eye to unlicensed premises this winter,
Did the drink laws need updating? Undoubtedly! The industry was all in favour of more
A new information helpline went live yesterday (25 July) to help the many thousands of
A national smoking ban could extend to spectators in sports stadia, according to a consultation
Figures released this week by the Local Government Association (LGA) have indicated that many licensed
A new initiative, designed to crack down on sub-standard tourism accommodation in England, has been
Six local authorities have been recognised for their work in promoting racial equality at the
A report published today by the Local Government Association and supported by the DCMS claims
Blackpool has been chosen to pilot a government initiative to drive up standards in the
Local authorities must be more selective in promoting tourism business, says the chief executive of
Britain is developing an unstoppable night-time economy, primarily driven by the leisure industry according to
Performance indicator guide for local sport Sport England has launched a performance indicator guide for
The future of England's 2,500 historic public parks will be discussed at this month's seminar
The English Tourism Council is backing proposals for a six term school year. According to
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Editor's letter
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
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Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Lockers
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Snowroom
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Salt therapy products
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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local government association news

Key stakeholders from a range of relevant UK industries will gather at five regional forums
sporta, which represents more than 100 charitable trusts across the UK, is holding its third
A new report released by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals for every pound spent
Budgets across the UK are delivering harsh cuts to arts groups with Westminster council set
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned that the country's Olympic legacy is being
Image: The concept offers flexible leisure solutions Scape and Willmott Dixon have launched the new
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
"Leisure trusts have a lot of important learning to share with others," according to Paul
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) has been given the Charter for Member Support and
Arts Council England (ACE) chief executive Alan Davey has called on local authorities across the
A manifesto outlining the social and economic benefits of continued investment in the culture and
New legislation should be introduced by the Welsh Assembly Government to protect buildings "of importance
Local authorities across the country will be able to set a cap on the number
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Sir Brian Briscoe is to be the new chair of HS2, the company established by
The West Midlands Historic Environment Forum (HEF) has unveiled a new strategy - Putting the
New quarterly figures released by the government have shown an increase in the number of
Council leaders have announced plans to introduce zip wires, tree houses and large climbing structures
Sport England has recently published five new reports presenting ways in which sport can help
The DCMS has rebutted claims made by Roger Millward, chief executive of the Swimming Teachers'
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The chair of English Heritage, Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, has died aged 66 following a long battle
Sport England has welcomed news that promoting participation in sport is one of the top
The 2008 Australian Water Safety Conference, which was opened by Noeline Brown, Ambassador for Ageing
The English Tourism Intelligence Partnership (ETIP) has commissioned an assessment of tourism statistics for England.
Last week, the new Chancellor (the one who isn’t called Brown, the one known to
Culture secretary Tessa Jowell has announced the appointment of Lord Sandy Bruce-Lockhart as the new
The leader of Westminster City Council, Sir Simon Milton, has said that certain fundamental changes
A new collaboration betwen the national government agencies responsible for sport, arts, heritage, the built
Local councils and police are to turn a blind eye to unlicensed premises this winter,
Did the drink laws need updating? Undoubtedly! The industry was all in favour of more
A new information helpline went live yesterday (25 July) to help the many thousands of
A national smoking ban could extend to spectators in sports stadia, according to a consultation
Figures released this week by the Local Government Association (LGA) have indicated that many licensed
A new initiative, designed to crack down on sub-standard tourism accommodation in England, has been
Six local authorities have been recognised for their work in promoting racial equality at the
A report published today by the Local Government Association and supported by the DCMS claims
Blackpool has been chosen to pilot a government initiative to drive up standards in the
Local authorities must be more selective in promoting tourism business, says the chief executive of
Britain is developing an unstoppable night-time economy, primarily driven by the leisure industry according to
Performance indicator guide for local sport Sport England has launched a performance indicator guide for
The future of England's 2,500 historic public parks will be discussed at this month's seminar
The English Tourism Council is backing proposals for a six term school year. According to
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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