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Section I - Introduction Draft Hyndburn Sport and Leisure Facilities Strategy Ben Caulfield, Health and Leisure Officer Section I - Introduction Foreword from Councillor Ciaran Wells, Portfolio Holder for Leisure……………………………………………………………… To be inserted Section I - Introduction Contents 1. Why a facilities strategy .................................................................................................................. 4 2. Aims and objectives ........................................................................................................................ 4 3. Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 5 4. Hyndburn background .................................................................................................................... 6 5. Facilities Assessment ...................................................................................................................... 8 6. Facility Overview ............................................................................................................................. 8 7. Facilities Quantity (Supply) ........................................................................................................... 10 8. Quality of facilities ........................................................................................................................ 11 9. Distribution of facilities ................................................................................................................. 16 10. Difference between urban and rural areas. .............................................................................. 18 11. Accessibility of Facilities ............................................................................................................ 19 12. Travel Time to Facilities ............................................................................................................ 21 13. Demand ..................................................................................................................................... 27 14. Summary of supply and demand by facility type ...................................................................... 29 15. National Governing Bodies’ Facilities Strategies and consultation with NGB’s ........................ 35 16. Local Organisation Priorities ..................................................................................................... 41 17. Gaps in facility provision ........................................................................................................... 43 18. Opportunities ............................................................................................................................ 44 19. Priority Options ......................................................................................................................... 44 20. Recommendation Options ........................................................................................................ 45 Section I - Introduction 1. Why a facilities strategy 1.1 In 2012, Hyndburn Borough Council recognised the evolving nature of sport and leisure facility provision in the Borough and therefore set out to bring all local facility providers to the table in order to develop a strategic approach to sport and leisure facility provision in Hyndburn. The First “Hyndburn Sport and Leisure Summit” was held in March 2012, with providers from local authorities, schools and the private sector invited. 1.2 A general consensus was that a lack of a joined up approach to facilities was a major issue in the Borough, particularly in times when capital spending has seen significant reductions. The benefits of working closely with partners were clear. Therefore, the importance of the development of a facilities strategy emerged as the number one priority from the Summit. Hyndburn Borough Council agreed to take on the production of this strategy. 1.3 A key commitment in Hyndburn Borough Council’s Corporate Strategy 2008-18 is to promote and encourage healthy/active lifestyles. In order to fulfil this, it is important that residents have access to a range of sports and physical activities through sufficient levels of quality facilities. Equally important is that these facilities are located to meet need and are accessible to members of the public. 1.4 This document is the first cross organisational facilities strategy produced in Hyndburn and has been adopted by the following: Hyndburn Borough Council St Christopher’s High School Hyndburn Leisure Rhyddings High School Lancashire Sport The Hollins High School and Technology College Accrington Academy Accrington and Rossendale College Accrington Stanley FC New Era Trust Norden High School and Sports Lancashire County Council College 1.5 The remit of this strategy extends to built sport and leisure venues, the majority of which are indoor facilities. This strategy does not cover grass pitches or bowling greens (although these may be referred to at points in this strategy). This strategy will sit alongside the “Playing Pitch Assessment and Strategy 2011-16” which is referred to within the content of the strategy on several occasions. However, this strategy avoids any duplication of the work carried out by the above mentioned document. 2. Aims and objectives 2.1 The key aim of the Sport and Leisure Facilities Strategy is to improve the overall supply, quality and accessibility of sport and leisure facilities in Hyndburn to meet the needs of our residents and beyond. The strategy will support the drive to improve participation levels and Section I - Introduction improve satisfaction levels as measured by the Active People Survey, and help Hyndburn Borough Council and other partners achieve their own corporate aims. 2.2 This strategy will provide a framework which supports decisions about the future development of sport and leisure facilities in Hyndburn. The strategy has assessed the quantity and quality of the current provision of sport and leisure facilities and examined the current and projected demand. The comprehensive evidence gathered in the production of this strategy has led to a set of informed recommendations to help achieve the overall aim. 3. Scope 3.1 The Sport and Leisure Facilities Strategy focuses on facilities which significantly contribute to community provision. The main focus is that of indoor facilities, however, there will be some inclusion of outdoor facilities. 3.2 The following facility types are included in the strategy: Leisure centres Sports halls Swimming pools Public sector health and fitness suites Private sector health and fitness suites Artificial pitches Athletics tracks Indoor tennis courts Golf courses/Driving ranges 3.3 Other facility types will be mentioned where appropriate. 3.4 The following facility types are not included in the strategy: • Grass pitches (Football, cricket, rugby, hockey) • Bowling greens • “Local” gyms/clubs • Multi-Use Games Areas 3.5 These facility types may be referred to at relevant points of the strategy. 3.6 A comprehensive strategy covering outdoor facilities (mainly grass pitches) is available. Hyndburn Borough Council’s Playing Pitch Strategy and Assessment 2011-16 can be viewed at http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/site/scripts/download_info.php?downloadID=1048 3.7 The focus of the strategy is on facilities which fall within the Hyndburn boundary, however, some facilities outside of this boundary will be considered where they may provide for residents of Hyndburn. Section I - Introduction 4. Hyndburn background 4.1 This section of the strategy will identify key information and demographic profiles which may influence or be influenced by the provision of sport and leisure facilities in the Borough. This information may also influence demand for facilities. 4.2 Hyndburn is a lower tier local authority, comprising of urban and rural areas, located in the middle of Pennine Lancashire. The Borough covers approximately 28 square miles and is made up of 16 wards. These 16 wards can be further broken down into 53 Lower Super Output Areas. 4.3 The population of Hyndburn is 81,1001, 50.7% of whom are female and 49.3% male. The population is expected to grow to 81,500 by 20182. 9.2% of the population are from BME groups, the majority of which are from South Asian backgrounds and are more densely populated around Central, Church and Springhill wards. A diverse population may affect the demand for specific types of facilities. 4.5 The age profile of a location can significantly affect the need for sports and leisure facilities. Hyndburn has a mixed profile, a breakdown of which can be seen in table 1: Table 1: Population by age group % of Age Group Population Population 0-4 5552 6.8% 5-9 5037 6.2% 10-14 5583 6.9% 15-19 5791 7.1% 20-24 5048 6.2% 25-29 4706 5.8% 30-34 4460 5.5% 35-39 5507 6.8% 40-44 6112 7.5% 45-49 5797 7.1% 50-54 5097 6.3% 55-59 4852 6.0% 60-64 4873 6.0% 65-69 3682 4.5% 70-74 3157 3.9% 75-79 2364 2.9% 80-84 1791 2.2% 85+ 1702 2.1% 4.6 The population by age for Hyndburn peaks at ages 40-44 and is also high in aged 15-19 and 45-49. 4.7 Hyndburn (3.4%) has a similar level of people claiming Job Seeker’s Allowance, to the national average (3.5%). However, Hyndburn (10%) has a significantly higher rate of 1 ONS mid-year population estimates (2009) 2 ONS (2008) Section I - Introduction Incapacity Benefit and ESA claimants than the average (6.7%), with Central (17.5%),