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We are concerned that gaps in understanding of England’s sports facility stock continue to hinder...

Conclusion
We are concerned that gaps in understanding of England’s sports facility stock continue to hinder effective planning and investment. While Sport England’s Active Places database provides a useful starting point, it does not offer a sufficiently complete or consistent picture of facilities, their usage or availability. The failure to deliver the National Vision for Facilities has left the sector without a clear strategic framework, limiting the ability to identify need and address inequalities in provision. (Conclusion, Paragraph 35)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.1 yrs
Report published 20 Apr 2026