operational plan (normally with increased levels of subsidisation). Unless long term revenue support is provided the full value of the partners capital contributions are unlikely to be fully realised (i.e. you cannot simply make a capital contribution and walk away expecting to receive the full operational benefit). The majority of successful dual use facilities are where the Council provides revenue support and operates the facility as an integral part of the community network. 5.0 Conclusion This summary has been based on the author’s own experience of school, local authority partnership projects and supported by a review of available secondary data. The learnings although based on practical experience are supported by similar finding researched by organisations such as Sport England. On balance partnerships are a very good way of developing sporting benefits for both schools and the wider community. Dual use facilities are an integral part of many Councils’ network of sport and recreation in the . The majority of facilities have been Council initiated to meet an identified gap in community provision with the Council having a lead role in the development, management and long term asset management. The most cost effective opportunity to maximise partnership benefits starts in the very early planning stages. It is essential that robust planning, modelling and negotiation take place prior to any design process beginning. Investing time and money in planning will return significant capital and operational benefits. Additional Additional background information for further reading includes: A Win: Win Scenario. Sport (2009): Community Use of School Sports Facilities Workbook, Sport (2000): Guide to Community Use of School Sports Facilities, Sport (2004): The Use of School Sports and Cultural Facilities, A Review of the Impact of Policies and Management Regimes, Sport (2008): The Use of School Sports and Cultural Facilities, Managing School Facilities for
operational plan (normally with increased levels of subsidisation). Unless long term revenue support is provided the full value of the partners capital contributions are unlikely to be fully realised (i.e. you cannot simply make a capital contribution and walk away expecting to receive the full operational benefit). The majority of successful dual use facilities are where the Council provides revenue support and operates the facility as an integral part of the community network. 5.0 Conclusion This summary has been based on the author’s own experience of school, local authority partnership projects and supported by a review of available secondary data. The learnings although based on practical experience are supported by similar finding researched by organisations such as Sport England. On balance partnerships are a very good way of developing sporting benefits for both schools and the wider community. Dual use facilities are an integral part of many Councils’ network of sport and recreation in the . The majority of facilities have been Council initiated to meet an identified gap in community provision with the Council having a lead role in the development, management and long term asset management. The most cost effective opportunity to maximise partnership benefits starts in the very early planning stages. It is essential that robust planning, modelling and negotiation take place prior to any design process beginning. Investing time and money in planning will return significant capital and operational benefits. Additional Additional background information for further reading includes: A Win: Win Scenario. Sport (2009): Community Use of School Sports Facilities Workbook, Sport (2000): Guide to Community Use of School Sports Facilities, Sport (2004): The Use of School Sports and Cultural Facilities, A Review of the Impact of Policies and Management Regimes, Sport (2008): The Use of School Sports and Cultural Facilities, Managing School Facilities for
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