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Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Belinda Steward as MD.
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16 Apr 2024
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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08 Apr 2024
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A
collaboration between UK Active and 4Global, the aim of the research is to provide accurate
insight into the state of UK-based private sector health clubs.
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28 Mar 2024
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
HCM issue 2 2024
The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM issue 1 2024
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK Active CEO,
Huw Edwards, says there can be no economic growth without better health in the population.
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23 Jan 2024
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up
between London hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’s and local operators, with the arrangement
brokered by UK Active as part of its MSK pilots initiative.
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17 Jan 2024
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on
people's physical activity levels.
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12 Jan 2024
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect their health
and now the government needs to get on board by delivering greater support for the sector,
says UK Active CEO, Huw Edwards.
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12 Jan 2024
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making
wellbeing a fundamental priority, with the launch of a raft of new facilities backed by £47.9m
(US$60.6m, €55.3m) of investment.
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20 Dec 2023
With almost 20 per cent of the UK population living in the countryside, this marks the next
frontier for fitness industry expansion. The challenge is finding the right model.
news •
19 Dec 2023
A proposed change to the way councils organise the operation of their leisure facilities –
including gyms and health clubs – could see not-for-profit leisure trusts benefitting from up to
£78 million of VAT savings a year across the UK.
news •
08 Dec 2023
An Independent Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation,
is being established to investigate the issue of declining health in the UK workforce and
recommend action that can be taken by both the government and employers.
news •
06 Dec 2023
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is everyone’s responsibility, especially given the industry’s
ambition to broaden its reach and benefit more people. To this end, UK Active is inviting operators to
engage with its new inclusion self-assessment tool.
news •
29 Nov 2023
Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?
HCM issue 10 2023
A new Quest mystery shopping initiative reveals how operators could do better when handling communications with hard-to-reach groups
HCM issue 9 2023
As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision
HCM issue 7 2023
Parkwood Leisure, in partnership with its subsidiary companies Legacy Leisure and Lex Leisure, has
launched two rehabilitation programmes across 24 leisure centres in England and Wales.
news •
14 Aug 2023
A stellar line up of industry thought leaders give their views on what might be coming down the tracks in the next 18 months and where to find the chinks of light in the current stormy landscape. Contributors include Liz Clarke, Huw Edwards, Tara Dillon and Martin Franklin.
HCM Handbook 2023
Sport England research reveals how men enjoy physical activity more than women
HCM issue 6 2023
The director of PSTax explains recent changes in the law related to VAT on gym membership for local authorities and how this will impact the sector
HCM issue 5 2023
Local authority leisure services could see hundreds of thousands of pounds of
extra revenues thanks to a change in the VAT treatment of in-house services.
news •
18 May 2023
Overall physical activity levels among adults in England have returned to pre-pandemic levels,
being in line with 2018-19 and above 2016 numbers.
news •
21 Apr 2023
Andy King, chair of GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at MCR Active. King brings more than
twenty years of sports leadership experience to the position.
news •
03 Feb 2023
The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service rolled
out to an additional 85 swimming pools and leisure centres this month.
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02 Feb 2023
Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof
HCM issue 1 2023
A report issued by the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has accused Sport England
of
losing track of how £1.05bn in grants have been spent since 2016 and only accounting for
£450m.
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10 Jan 2023
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), has announced that he
will be standing down as chief executive at the end of this year after 30 years.
news •
21 Dec 2022
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure
facilities are to be published in early 2023.
news •
19 Dec 2022
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UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which ...
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based
supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with
business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations
director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s
new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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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