2013
Culture and Leisure PDSP 14 February 2013 Appendix 1: Sport and Outdoor Education Performance Report Contents
1 Overview 2 1.1 Sports Development 2 1.2 Outdoor Education 2
2 Activity Update 3
3 Sports Development 4 3.1 Festival of Sport 4 3.2 Community Club Accreditation Scheme 4 3.3 Scottish FA School and Football 5 3.4 Tesco Bank Programme 5 3.5 2020 Development Centre 5 3.6 Athletics 6 3.7 Basketball – Spalding Community Coach Position 6
4 Low Port Centre 6 4.1 Residential 6 4.2 Working with National Agencies 7 4.3 International Events 8 4.4 Community Provision/Partnerships 8 4.5 Working with Schools 8 4.6 Training 9
5 Active Schools 10 5.1 Triathlon 10 5.2 Gymnastics 11 5.3 Handball 11 5.4 Champions in Schools 11 5.5 School Sport Championships 11
6. West Lothian Leisure 13 7. Key Performance Indicators 15
1 1. Overview
Sport and Outdoor Education
The Sport and Outdoor Education team provides a range of learning, development and community capacity building interventions targeted at increasing participation rates in physical activity, improving performance in formal sport and outdoor activities and contributing to children’s experiences and outcomes as detailed by Curriculum for Excellence.
This currently includes:
x Delivering Continuing Personal Development programmes for children and adults. x Developing a range of holiday and after school activities for children. x Providing an extensive programme of structured activity and residential experience for school and community groups. x Encouraging and supporting the development of community based clubs and organisations. x Supporting performance programmes and initiatives including the Excellence in School Sports Programme and the SCA Sprint Kayak Development Squad. x Developing the sporting facilities infrastructure in West Lothian and supporting the principles of community self-management where appropriate. x Providing facilities for community use at Low Port Centre.
A significant level of the work of the Sport and Outdoor Education team is carried out in partnership with other Council Services, West Lothian Leisure and external agencies including sportscotland, Governing Bodies of Sport, East of Scotland Institute of Sport, Lothian and Borders Police and Historic Scotland.
The Sport and Outdoor Education team continue to work cohesively with the Active Schools team with the aim of getting more people more active more often. Performance information from both Active Schools and West Lothian Leisure is included within the report.
1.1 Sports Development
The Sports Development team work to build the capacity of partners which will:
x empower them to support and drive forward the development of sport across West Lothian; x increase participation in sport and physical activity; and x improve the performance of local athletes and teams.
1.2 Outdoor Education
The Outdoor Education team delivers a broad range of activities across West Lothian to support schools in their delivery of Curriculum for Excellence particularly through using outdoor activities and learning to achieve developmental milestones. The team is also a provider of Health and Safety Executive First Aid at Work training and provides opportunity for outdoor education activity for community groups.
2 The Outdoor Education team, the Residential team (including kitchen and domestic staff) and the Sports and Outdoor Education Administration team are based at the Low Port Centre in Linlithgow.
The Low Port Centre offers residential opportunities to schools, adults and community groups including international exchanges and also provides a variety of facilities for community use.
2. Activity Update
The purpose of this report is to update panel members on the Sport and Outdoor Education Service’s performance, and that of key partners, since the last report in September 2012 and to highlight notable achievements and developments.
The total number of participant sessions delivered through the various programmes run by Active Schools, Sports Development and Outdoor Education between September 2012 and December 2012 was 51,451. This figure includes school competitions, curricular school input in primary and secondary schools, festivals or additional events that were hosted, Club Development Officer Sessions and Low Port residential and activity programmes.
Activity Report Summary September 2012 to December 2012 Activity Type Participant Sessions School Competitions 2,191 Activity Programmes - Primary School 22,352 Activity Programmes - Secondary School 20,074 Holiday Programmes 47 Coach Education 169 Cashback Initiatives 1,730 Rugby Participant Sessions 4,407 Low Port - Residential Visits 481
Total Participant Sessions 51,451
3 3 Sports Development
3.1 Festival of Sport - 2012 This year’s Festival of Sport was timed perfectly to capitalize on the surge of interest in sport created through the 2012 Olympic Games.
From the 1 to14 September 2012 West Lothian Council, together with five other local authorities joined forces with sportscotland to deliver the 2012 Festival which carried the prestigious London 2012 Inspire mark.
21 Sports Clubs in West Lothian opened their doors to the local community offering free come and try sessions for ages 18 months to 60 plus. Seventeen different sports were on offer and a total of 36 sessions were successfully delivered over the two week period offering something for everyone.
This was a fantastic opportunity for people inspired by the Olympic Games to try something new or get back involved in sport. Many of the local clubs who took part in the festival have reported an increase in memberships and additional sessions have been added to weekly club nights Promoting Community Club Development within West Lothian.
3.2 West Lothian Community Club Accreditation Scheme
West Lothian Accreditation Scheme recognises the important role sports clubs play through increasing participation and improving the quality of sporting opportunities that benefit the local community. The scheme focuses on strong club governance and development of safe, effective and child friendly club environments.
The West Lothian Scheme continues to be held in high regard nationally. This is evident through the number of governing bodies who have adopted the same criteria in their schemes and allow local clubs to cross match each of the three levels with their own National Awards:-
SFA QualityMark (football) GyMark (gymnastics) ClubMark (tennis and cricket) SwiMark (swimming) Athletics (National Club Accreditation Programme) Cycling (Go Ride Accreditation Scheme)
The scheme has undergone a recent review with sportscotland, other local authorities and Governing Bodies of Sport. Some changes have been made to the criteria to improve standards, and ensure clubs are kept up to date with new policies and procedures. The new booklet will be available in February 2013 and work will continue to create an online tool kit for clubs to access directly.
Figures to date as follows:
41 Clubs currently registered and activity working towards level 1.
4 Level 1 (access) 33 Level 2 (community) 9 Level 3 (development) 7 Total Number 90
3.3 Scottish FA School of Football The first Scottish FA School of Football programme based in West Lothian was launched at Inveralmond Community High School for the start of school term in August 2012. Inveralmond CHS is one of more than 20 schools nationwide, who are working in partnership with the Scottish FA to offer this exciting initiative which uses sport to engage pupils in school life as a whole. The social and academic programme, which is funded by the Scottish Government CashBack for Communities initiative, is being delivered to first year pupils attending the school who were offered the opportunity to apply for the programme whilst they were in their final term at primary school.
Of those who applied, 13 pupils were selected to enrol in the programme. Candidates were selected based on recommendation of their suitability from their primary seven teachers, their performance at practical football trials and on interviews held with their parents. Since the term started in August a further four pupils have applied and been selected to take part in the programme, taking the total number of pupils on the programme to 17 out of a maximum 18 places on offer.
The programme consists of five School of Football periods, delivered by a West Lothian Council Sports Development Assistant, each week of term as part of the pupil’s timetables. The periods consist of both practical and theoretical sessions; practical sessions focus on the key technical, physical and tactical skills needed for football whilst theory sessions cover a range of themes from literacy and numeracy to nutrition, psychology and more. The programme always looks to develop each pupil as a person first and a player second, with the skills being learned in a football environment transferable to the pupils everyday life.
3.4 Tesco Bank Programme This is the third year the programme has run. Initially sessions were delivered in association with the local SFA Quality Mark club Whitburn FCA. The programme aims to support growth of football locally with a view to helping grow club numbers. Sessions were targeted at Primary 3 boys and girls in seven cluster primary schools around Whitburn.
Sessions were delivered over a six week period to all P3 boys and girls culminating with a football festival staged at Whitburn Community Centre. Throughout the programme 126 boys and 87 girls took part in a variety of drills, skills and games designed to improve their technique, co-ordination, movement and agility. The club has benefited with 30 new members.
3.5 2020 Development Centre This is the initial year of a nationwide programme to provide a platform for young players aged 10 and 11 to develop their potential in the sport of football. All primary schools in West Lothian were invited to send along their most talented players to 2020 trials held in late September/
5 early October 2012. In total 90 boys and girls attended of which 26 players were selected to attend the centre.
The Development Centre runs every Friday afternoon on the 3G surface at Bathgate Sports Centre. Sessions will run until June 2013 providing the players with an individual programme which supports and complements their club training. Sessions are delivered by qualified coaching staff who are tasked with creating a positive and challenging experience for the players.
3.6 Athletics Working with the Active Schools Team, the service put on eight Sportshall Athletic Festivals. In total 30 primary schools attended. 1,000 pupils had the opportunity to take part in athletics through this competition. Linlithgow Primary School and St Mary’s Primary School will represent WLC at Regional Finals at Meadowbank: a real step up in terms of experience.
For secondary school aged pupils a Giant Heptathlon team multi event competition was delivered. All 11 secondary schools attended, with Armadale and Deans finishing on top. The competition was staffed by Sports Leaders students and was part of the Clyde mascot tour, promoting the Glasgow 2014 games.
“The primary and secondary school athletics programme in West Lothian continues to provide fantastic opportunities for pupils to participate in a variety of athletics events – the programme in West Lothian offers the full package. It was a pleasure to attend the Giant Heptathlon event which was organised exceptionally, involving a number of partners including Sports Development, Active Schools, Young Leaders, school departments and local clubs and volunteers. An exceptional programme”.
(Jamie McDonald, Scottish Athletics East Region Development Manager)
3.7 Basketball – Spalding Community Coach Position The West Lothian Wolves Basketball Club was successful in bidding to basketballscotland for funding to enable them to employ a part time community basketball coach. The post is supported by funding from basketballscotland, the Wolves Basketball Club and West Lothian Council. The Community Coach’s role is to deliver basketball sessions in primary and secondary schools throughout West Lothian, to develop new satellite sessions and support school competitions. Initially the community coach will look to develop the under 12 and under 14 sections of the club.
4. LOW PORT CENTRE
4.1 Residential Twenty groups have used the residential wing since September 2012, 289 children and 152 adults. The majority of these were school groups from West Lothian but these were also visits from two foreign groups: a swimming exchange group from Germany and the return of the Olesno Choir from Poland. We opened the bookings for 2013 and within a week we received 6 over 25 enquiries from West Lothian Schools and Care for Carers (an Edinburgh based group who use the centre for respite weekends for carers) had booked up eight different weekend slots.
In September the centre once again provided the main food station and bike maintenance for in excess of 6000 cyclists who took part in the annual Pedal for Scotland cycling event from Glasgow to Edinburgh.
During November and December the centre was involved in the prestigious Chanel Event, offering accommodation for those contractors working on the site
The Low Port Centre hosted three Christmas lunches in December, which were well attended by the local community.
Some feedback received from our visitors:
“On behalf of the entire SV Neptun I want to say thank you again for everything. Greetings to everybody from Germany”
“On behalf of Alan and myself I'd like to thank everyone for making SCOTGOG 2012 a success. Numbers were up a little on last year and one or two long missed faces reappeared. Alan and myself are already talking about 2013 and we would like to build on the success of 2011 and 2012 so listen out for developments, we will be back in touch.”
“Thank you so very much for letting Primary 5 boys and girls from St Anthony’s Primary stay at Low Port Centre. We loved the rooms and the food; we especially loved the chicken casserole and vegetable soup and the breakfast was just AMAZING”
“This is a really good café with excellent food / service and cleanliness”.
4.2 Working with National Agencies x Low Port continues to provide support to West Lothian schools and young people by delivering Cycling Scotland’s Cycle Training Assistant courses. A course for 12 was filled rapidly and two others are now scheduled for Spring. x The partnership working with Cycling Scotland has resulted in a further £8000 being awarded for delivery of further cycling initiatives in 2013. x As part of the national paddlesports strategy and in conjunction with the Scottish Canoe Association, Low Port delivered kayaking and canoeing taster sessions to 56 people over a promotional weekend in September. x The Scottish Canoe Association Sprint Development Squad, with support from Low Port Centre, continues to have great success with four young people being selected this autumn for the GB Youth Olympic Hopefuls squad. Currently their current winter training programme includes use of Low Port facilities. x Low Port staff took four of their after-school sailing participants to a Royal Yachting Association sailing regatta on the River Forth and took 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th out of 40 or so boats! x Low Port currently has an application into Cycling Scotland for achieving Cycle Friendly Employer status. 7 4.3 International Events x Chanel event: The Low Port team provided access, car parking, facilities and other support to this large event in Linlithgow. Whilst this event was being built, run and de- rigged staff from Low Port managed to keep the service going and generate around £20,000 from the use of the premises. Let’s hope they come back next year!
4.4 Community Provision / Partnerships x Low Port Staff held a fundraising event at the end of November. £1200 was raised for a defibrillator to be held at Low Port Centre and for others to be provided in the local community – a genuine community asset. x Ongoing development of HYPE partnership (Helping Young People into Employment) – an instructor one day a week engaged with this group working on their personal and social skills using the medium of outdoor learning. x In partnership with Community Learning and Development, and as part of the diversionary activity policy, Low Port has developed an ongoing night bike riding programme for a group of young people from Winchburgh.
x West Lothian Clarion Road Bike Race group is using the facilities at Low Port to train through the winter to ensure they give themselves the best chance of club race successes for next season and build on the achievements of this year. Low Port staff arranged a Mountain Bike night ride for keen mountain bikers in the club, helping to build a good relationship to develop cycling, and particularly mountain biking with young people, in West Lothian. x The centre continues to provide a range of evening activities for community members and groups amongst which have been evening archery, pool kayaking and climbing wall.
4.5 Working with Schools x One member of the Low Port instructing team has been seconded for two days a week to work specifically on developing an Outdoor Learning programme with groups of autistic children. x Howden St Andrew’s Primary School won the Stellar Award for Environmental Teamwork. This was achieved through partnership working with the Low Port Centre.
8 x Low Port instructing staff delivered a bespoke programme for the new first years at Linlithgow Academy as part of the entire year group induction to the school. x John Muir Award / Forest Schools training for Armadale Academy learning support group has been ongoing during the period. x An outdoor activity programme for young people with learning needs from Cedarbank has been developed and young people are gaining important life skills from the interaction. x The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme (NICAS) was delivered to pupils from Bathgate Academy and nationally recognised certificates were awarded. x Once again Low Port successfully delivered after school sailing opportunities for West Lothian schools with many pupils achieving nationally recognised qualifications.
4.6 Training x Five Low Port instructors are currently undertaking training to become Forest School Tutors – an initiative to get young people into the woods, exploring them, finding out more about them and developing themselves as a direct result of this engagement. x Two Low Port Centre instructors have recently been trained and assessed in Mountain Bike Night Riding skills. This in turn has enabled the partnership working with Community Youth Services by offering this stimulating and rewarding activity to be enjoyed by a group of young people. x We continue to offer a wide range of First Aid Training for West Lothian staff and pupils. Among them, Williamston Primary pupils attended taster sessions and Inveralmond Community High School Young Sports Leaders achieved an Emergency first aid award. During the period a total of 390 people have been trained in First Aid, benefiting the council and communities of West Lothian.
9 5. Active Schools
Active Schools Update (Term 1 2012-2013 Academic Year)
5.1 Tri-Athlon GRC Triathlon Club held their third annual Junior Aquathon on Sunday 7 October 2012 at West Calder High School. Active Schools provided support in the organisation and delivery on the day. 75 children from ages 8 to 16 took part in the event. The Junior Aquathon consists of a swim and run of varying distances depending on the age of the child. The competitors came from triathlon, running and swimming clubs across Scotland and the event is part of Scottish Tri-Athlon’s calendar of events
10 5.2 Gymnastics The Annual West Lothian Schools Gymnastics Competition took place on Thursday 22 November at Craigswood Sports Centre in Livingston with 190 gymnasts, from nine secondary and nine primary schools, taking part. All teams did extremely well but the winners shone on the day and the top two teams from each level have now qualified for the Scottish schools finals in March. In the primary school age category, St Ninian’s PS were crowned champions with Bellquarry PS in second place (pre-school level). The secondary event in the afternoon produced some terrific results with the overall winners being The James Young High School A Team.
5.3 Handball Primary 4 pupils from the Bathgate area enjoyed the recent opportunity to take part in two handball festivals. Handball, an Olympic sport from London 2012, has proved to be extremely popular with pupils in the Bathgate area with 230 pupils relishing the opportunity to experience the fast moving, action packed sport at the Blackburn Community Centre and Bathgate Sports Centre.
5.4 Champions in Schools Champions in Schools (CiS) is a role model programme from Winning Scotland Foundation. Since 2008-09, children from both primary and secondary schools across West Lothian have been inspired and motivated by high achieving athletes working with them in their schools to set personal goals, be more active, adopt a balanced diet and an all-round healthy lifestyle. This academic year sees five primary schools and one secondary school benefit from Scottish athletes visiting schools to engage with pupils to instil a significant cultural and attitudinal change in their lifestyle from sport to academics.
5.5 School Sport Partnership The School Sport Partnership (SSP) has been created to ensure an integrated and planned approach to the development and delivery of high quality Physical Education, physical activity and school sport in West Lothian and to ensure a structured pathway exists from participation to performance.
The following activity has taken place during school term 1:
y Active Schools provided 39,292 extra-curricular participant sessions in West Lothian. y Active Schools organised 18 primary festivals and 10 secondary school sports competitions including the highly successful ‘Countdown to 2014’ multi sport event at Inveralmond CHS. This event provided a good competitive opportunity for secondary pupils to take part in rugby, girls football, giant heptathlon and table tennis. Gemma Gibbons, Olympic silver medallist for Judo, gave an inspiring speech and spent quality
11 time with the 300 S1-S3 pupils who attended from across West Lothian. The Glasgow 2014 mascot Clyde also made an appearance. y Active Schools extra-curricular clubs delivered 2,349 activity sessions across schools and the community within West Lothian. y Active Schools established or strengthened 211 school-club links. Providing a pathway from the school to the community for 60 separate sports clubs. y Active Schools recruited and supported 227 individual volunteers which is an average of 20 volunteers per FTE coordinator position. The activity sessions delivered by these volunteers make up the majority of the 115, 245 extra-curricular participants sessions recorded during 2011/12.
12 6. West Lothian Leisure Update The report below details performance from September to December 2012.
x The total number of attendances from September to December 2012 was 561,728. That is 8% ahead of the same period the previous year. We are on target to exceed our target for the year of 1.9 million visits.
x The re-instatement of Xcite Whitburn Leisure Centre continues to progress well and is on target to re-open in the spring of 2013. New features include deck level pools, stairs into the main pool for people with mobility problems and a view from the reception foyer and soft play area into the pool hall.
x In partnership with the Council, West Lothian Leisure is now delivering group fitness and learn to swim programmes at Armadale Academy, and the number of people taking part has been very encouraging.
x We were delighted to be awarded the EFQM ‘Committed to Excellence’ award by Dave Bradley, Chief Executive of Quality Scotland at a presentation on 25 October. This award recognises our commitment to continuous improvement and that we have achieved the required standard of quality throughout the company.
x Projects completed during this period:
Xcite Broxburn Sports Centre – The gym was refurbished and new Technogym cardiovascular equipment installed. Xcite Armadale Pool - The gym was refurbished and new Technogym cardiovascular and resistance equipment installed. Xcite Linlithgow Leisure Centre – Essential maintenance works and improvements to the pool area were carried out and a new reception installed.
x Projects planned for 2013 include:
Xcite Craigswood Sports Centre – plans are underway to improve the facilities at Xcite Craigswood in Livingston. The £1.3m development will include expanding the current 32 station gym to 134 stations, create both a new fitness class studio and spin studio, with the reception area and changing rooms undergoing a makeover. Car Parks – In partnership with West Lothian Council improvements will be made to most of the car parks and associated lighting.
13 The Rubb Hall at Xcite Bathgate – we plan to increase the size of the four indoor pitches in the Rubb Hall, renew the sports surface and introduce better fencing. Xcite Bathgate – we plan to introduce three new fitness studios (large dance studio, group cycle studio and a third studio for group fitness), new changing rooms for health and fitness customers and refurbished the toilets. Xcite East Calder – we plan to increase the size of the gym by 50% (allowing an increase from 23 to 34 pieces of kit) and to add an additional 10 car parking spaces.
14 7.0 Key Performance Indicators Area Services - Sport & Outdoor Education
Generated on: 05 February 2013 20:11 Report Layout: .PPR_PIs_All(Detail)_DL
15 P:CRSOE007_6a.7 Sport, Recreation & Outdoor Education - Percentage of customers who rated the overall Performance Indicator Responsible Officer(s) zAS_PIPublicAdmin; Keir Stevenson quality of the service as good or excellent.
This indicator measures the satisfaction of surveyed customers who used the Sport and Outdoor Education Service. This Data Collection Description Keir Stevenson service includes Sports Development, Outdoor Education and Low Port Centre Officer(s)
Gauge Type Aim to Maximise
Last Update 2011/12
Status
PDSP_Culture & Leisure Categories PPR Public Performance Reporting
Approved for public display ?
Notes on Latest Data Entry
Trend Chart Commentary: The chart demonstrates a consistently high level of customer satisfaction over the past 4 years. The 1.7% dip in 11/12 is attributed to customer satisfaction forms not being fully completed. An improved questionnaire is being used for 2012-13
16 CRSOE017_6b.1 Sport, Recreation & Outdoor Education - Percentage of complaints resolved within 5 working Performance Indicator Responsible Officer(s) zCRSOE_PIAdmin; Keir Stevenson days.
This KPI measures the percentage of complaints, relating to the Sport and Outdoor Education service, received during Data Collection Description Andrew Smyth; Lynne Taylor the 6 month period which were resolved within 5 working days. Officer(s)
Gauge Type Aim to Maximise
Last Update Q3 2012/13
Status
PDSP_Culture & Leisure Categories PPR Public Performance Reporting
Approved for public display ?
Notes on Latest Data Entry
The Trend Chart shows the percentage of complaints made against the Sport and Outdoor Education Service that were resolved within 5 working days. Recording of this KPI commenced 01 April 2012 and, for Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 2012, the trend chart shows that 100% of complaints were resolved within 5 working days.
17 Performance Indicator CRSOE042_9a.1a Low Port Centre carbon consumption per square metre. Responsible Officer(s) zCRSOE_PIAdmin; Keir Stevenson
This measures the carbon consumption, in kilogrammes per square metre, of the Low Port Centre facility. The aim is to Data Collection Description Andrew Smyth; Lynne Taylor minimise carbon consumption and so achieve performance below the stated target. Officer(s)
Gauge Type Aim to Minimise
Last Update Q2 2012/13
Status
High Level Categories 3. Efficiency
Approved for public display ?
Notes on Latest Data Entry
The chart shows that carbon consumption at Low Port Centre, in 2011/12 dipped slightly from 20.26 kg per square metre in Quarter 1, to 19.4 kg per square metre in Quarter 2, and rose to 23.13 kg per square metre in Quarter 3 to a high of 25.84 kg per square metre in quarter 4. Quarter 1 figures for 2012/13 show consumption of 21.53 kg per square metre which is above target by 1.53 kg per square metre and but performance improved in Quarter 2 of 2012/13 with consumption of 18.04kg per square metre against a target of 20 kg per square metre.
This trend is expected given the increased requirement to heat and light the building through the Autumn and Winter months and reduced usage during the summer months. Quarter 2 figures for 2012/13 show an improvement on Quarter 1 figures and follows from an awareness campaign amongst centre staff and users.
18 Performance Indicator CRSOE051_9b.1a Number of attendances per 1000 population at indoor sport & leisure facilities. Responsible Officer(s) zCRSOE_PIAdmin; Keir Stevenson
This indicator measures the number of attendances per 1,000 population for all public indoor sports and leisure facilities, Data Collection Description Keir Stevenson excluding pools in a combined complex, that are accessible on a pay per visit basis. Officer(s)
Gauge Type Aim to Maximise
Last Update 2011/12
Status
PDSP_Culture & Leisure
Categories PPR Public Performance Reporting
4. Effectiveness
Approved for public display ?
Notes on Latest Data Entry
Trend Chart Commentary The trend chart shows a steady increase in attendances at indoor sport and leisure facilities per 1,000 population from 2007/08 through to 2010/11. A slight decrease is shown in the 2011/12 performance compared to the previous year's admissions for indoor sport and leisure facilities. The 2011/12 performance is a result of the closure of the Whitburn Leisure Centre Facility, due to fire, in July 2011. The impact of the loss of the Whitburn facility has, however, been lessened by successful West Lothian Leisure membership promotion schemes implemented during the period and the ongoing increase in admissions at other key sites. In particular, indoor leisure facilities at Linlithgow and Livingston have reported significant increases in attendances. A cumulative increase of 54,437 has been reported for these sites alone. In 2010/11, West Lothian Council was ranked 12 out of 32 Scottish authorities. Information across Scotland for 2011/12 is still to be collated by Audit Scotland.
19 Performance Indicator CRSOE054_9b.1a Number of attendances per 1000 population at swimming pools. Responsible Officer(s) zCRSOE_PIAdmin; Keir Stevenson
This indicator measures the number of attendances per 1,000 population for all public pools accessible on a pay per visit Data Collection Description Keir Stevenson basis in West Lothian. Officer(s)
Gauge Type Aim to Maximise
Last Update 2011/12
Status
PDSP_Culture & Leisure
Categories PPR Public Performance Reporting
4. Effectiveness
Approved for public display ?
Notes on Latest Data Entry
Trend Chart Commentary The trend chart shows a steady increase in attendances at swimming pools per 1,000 population from 2007/08 through to 2010/11. The 2011/12 performance is below target and shows a downturn compared with the 2010/11 performance. This below target performance is attributable to the closure of the Whitburn Swimming Pool from July 2011 due to fire damage. Pool attendances at Whitburn Pool in 2010/11 were 87,411 compared with 30,175 for 2011/12. The replacement Whitburn Pool is estimated to open in financial year 2013/14 so next year's target will take account of this further period of closure. In 2010/11, West Lothian Council was ranked 7 out of 32 Scottish authorities. Information across Scotland for 2011/12 is still to be collated by Audit Scotland.
20