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SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

INDOOR LEISURE FACILITY STRATEGY

NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT

JUNE 2015

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION...... 1 1.1 Background ...... 1 1.2 Scope of the project ...... 1 1.3: Report structure ...... 2 SECTION 2: BACKGROUND ...... 3 2.1 National context ...... 3 2.2 South Lakeland context ...... 5 2.3 Demographic profile ...... 8 SECTION 3: INDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES ASSESSMENT APPROACH ...... 18 3.1 Methodology...... 18 SECTION 4: SPORTS HALLS ...... 20 4.1Facilities Planning Model summary ...... 20 4.2 Supply ...... 21 4.3 Demand ...... 30 4.4 Consultation ...... 33 4.5 Summary of key facts and issues ...... 34 SECTION 5: SWIMMING POOLS ...... 36 5.1 Facilities Planning Model summary ...... 36 5.2 Supply ...... 37 5.3 Demand ...... 41 5.4 Consultation ...... 41 5.5 Summary of key facts and issues ...... 44 SECTION 6: HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITES ...... 45 6.1 Supply ...... 45 6.2 Demand ...... 48 6.3 Supply and demand analysis ...... 49 6.4 Summary of key facts and issues ...... 49 SECTION 7: FACILITY MEMBERSHIP AND USAGE ...... 50 SECTION 8: INDOOR TENNIS COURTS ...... 57 8.1 Supply ...... 57 8.2 Demand ...... 57 8.3 Consultation ...... 58 8.4 Summary of key facts and issues ...... 59 SECTION 9: ARTIFICIAL GRASS PITCHES ...... 62 9.1 Supply ...... 63 9.2 Demand ...... 68 9.3 Summary of key facts and issues ...... 71

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SECTION 10: VILLAGE HALLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES ...... 72 SECTION 11: CONCLUSION ...... 78 11.1: Strengths ...... 78 11.2: Weaknesses ...... 79 11.3: Opportunities ...... 80 11.4: Threats ...... 80 APPENDIX A: Policy review of national, regional & local strategies ...... 83 APPENDIX B: Demographic profile of South Lakeland ...... 92 APPENDIX C: Sport England Market Segmentation segments ...... 122 APPENDIX D: Travel times to swimming pools ...... 127 APPENDIX E: Village hall facilities and activities ...... 130

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

Knight, Kavanagh & Page (KKP) was appointed by South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) and North Country Leisure (NCL) to assess formal indoor sports facility needs in the District and, based upon the findings prepare, a built leisure facility strategy. The brief for this assignment states that SLDC & NCL require:

 A facility strategy which includes all facilities including swimming pools, sports halls, artificial grass pitches and indoor tennis courts.  An appraisal of the role of smaller community based facilities in the District in the development of sport and physical activity.

This is the draft Assessment Report which will underpin the Leisure Facilities Strategy for SLDC and NCL. The content is, thus, a detailed assessment of current provision identifying needs and gaps in provision. It focuses on reporting the findings of the research, consultation, site assessments, data analysis and mapping that underpins the study and uses this evidence to inform proposed future development.

1.2 Scope of the project

The Assessment Report provides detail with regard to what exists in the District, its condition, distribution and overall quality. It considers demand based on population distribution planned growth as well as other factors such as health and economic deprivation. The strategy subsequently produced will provide direction building on this evidence base, on the future provision of accessible, high quality, financially sustainable facilities for sport and leisure in South Lakeland. The specific objectives of this audit and assessment are to:

 Identify local needs and quantify levels of demand  Audit existing local indoor sports provision

It covers sports halls, swimming pools, health and fitness suites, artificial grass pitches and indoor tennis courts. In delivering the report KKP has:

 Individually audited identified indoor and built facilities in the Authority, based on Sport England’s definition of community accessible sports facilities.  Analysed supply and demand (including specialist sports facilities) to identify gaps in provision and opportunities for improved provision.  Sought to assess the extent to which delivery and operation of leisure facilities is undertaken with full reference to the corporate strategies of the Council and other relevant strategic influences.  Looked to clarify the role of the Council as provider, partner, enabler and/or strategic co-coordinator of leisure facility provision.  Identified areas of good practice, gaps in provision and opportunities for improved service in order to drive up participation levels.

This factual report provides a quantitative and qualitative audit based assessment of the needs for indoor sports facilities and opportunities for new and rationalised provision. Specific deficiencies and surpluses are identified to inform what provision is required.

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The specific tasks addressed include:

 Review of relevant Council strategies, plans, reports, corporate objectives.  Review of the local, regional and national strategic context.  Supply and demand analysis.  Analysis of the demographics of the local population;  Consideration of potential participation rates and modelling of likely demand for leisure facilities.  Detailed audit of indoor leisure facilities provided by public, private, voluntary and education sectors.  Analysis of the balance between supply of and demand for leisure facilities and identification of potential under and over provision.  Recommendations in respect of the size type and location of leisure provision required in the District over the life of the Strategy and beyond.

1.3: Report structure

As noted above, the report starts with review of background policy documentation at national, regional and local levels and an updated profile of the population and socio- demographic characteristics of the District. The Sport England Assessing Needs and Opportunities Guide (ANOG) national methodology used for the review is then explained.

Subsequent stages then go on to consider supply and demand issues for indoor and built leisure facilities in South Lakeland. Each part contains specific data relevant to a range of types of indoor sports facilities. The report as a whole covers the predominant issues for each facility type. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are then identified and initial recommendations, which may ultimately feature in the Strategy, are made.

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SECTION 2: BACKGROUND

It is important to be cognisant of relevant policy that is taken into consideration in line with this form of assessment. The following section contains a synopsis of national, regional and local policies appertaining to the process, which will be of significance in the development of the Strategy. Further detail on these is to be found in Appendix A.

2.1 National context

As illustrated, Sport England regards an assessment of need as core to the planning for sporting provision. This assessment report in South Lakeland and provides a basis for future strategic planning of facilities.

Table 2.1: Strategic documents

Strategy Key features and aims The vision is for England to be a world leading sporting nation where many more people choose to play sport. There are five strategic themes including: Sport England  Maximise value from current NGB investment. Strategy (2011/2012–  Places, People, Play. 2014/2015)  Strategic direction and market intelligence.  Set criteria and support system for NGB 2013-17 investment.  Market development. In 2017, five years after the Olympic Games, Sport England aspires to transform sport in England so that it is a habit for life for more people and a regular choice for the majority. The strategy will:  See more people starting and keeping a sporting habit for life.  Create more opportunities for young people.  Nurture and develop talent. Sport England: A  Provide the right facilities in the right places. Sporting Habit for  Support local authorities and unlock local funding. Life (2012-2017)  Ensure real opportunities for communities. Launched in January 2012, it sets out how Sport England will invest over one billion pounds of National Lottery and Exchequer funding during the five year plan period. The investment is to be used to create a lasting community sport legacy by growing sports participation at the grassroots level following the 2012 London Olympics.

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Strategy Key features and aims Two key areas for this strategy are identified as:  £292m is allocated for local investment. This will include investment in sport in further education colleges ; a new community sport activation fund to promote sports participation in local communities; Door Step Clubs and Get on Track programmes in disadvantaged communities and; pilot work on health related sports programmes and commercial market development to drive participation growth.  Facilities still play a key role in the Strategy: £249m is set aside to provide new or upgraded facilities in line with current Places People Play facility investment and a new mid-range (£50,000-£500,000) funding programme. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Government’s planning policy, recognises the clear link between sport and health. Improving health, social and cultural wellbeing is one of its twelve core principles. Paragraph 171 places health considerations and by extension participation in sport, as a key consideration in the planning process, it states: ‘Local planning authorities should work with public health leads and National Planning health organisations to understand and take account of the health status Policy Framework and needs of the local population (such as for sports, recreation and places of worship), including expected future changes, and any information about relevant barriers to improving health and well-being.’ The local authority however remains at the centre of the local facility network as the sport and planning authority. The need to work with partners across the public, private, education and voluntary sector to plan sports facility provision is central meeting to the NPPF. In October 2014 Public Health England (PHE) produced its plan to tackle low activity levels across the country. Along with making the case for physical activity, the plan identifies four areas where measures need to be taken at a national and local level:  Active society: creating a social movement, shifting social norms so that physical activity becomes a routine part of daily life.  Moving professionals: activating networks of expertise. Making Public Health every contact with the health sector count to push the ‘active’ England message and to deliver the message through other sectors including education, sports and leisure, transport and planning.  Active environments: creating the right spaces. Making available and accessible appropriate environments that encourage people to be active every day.  Moving at scale: scaling up interventions that make us active. Maximising existing assets that enable communities to be active.

Summary of national context

Engaging all residents in physically activity is a high priority for national and local government. For many residents sport and recreational activities have a key role to play in facilitating physical activity. Ensuring an adequate supply of suitable facilities to meet local need is a requirement of the planning system.

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2.2 South Lakeland context

SLDC and local partners have a range of strategies which directly impact on the delivery of sport and physical activity and the facilities in which they are delivered. Table 2.2 identifies the key strategies which this Study needs to take account of:

Table 2.2: Synopsis of local strategic documentation.

Strategy Key features and aims The cross cutting themes of this Strategy are: Partnership Business: Infrastructure & support Promote & sell adventure: Raising awareness and making booking easy Develop world class adventure activities: biking, water sports, climbing Cumbria 2009-2018 and niche activities Adventure Capital UK Strategy  World class: outdoor experiences  World class: National Centre for the Outdoors  World class: quality accreditation Health & wellbeing: Increased participation = healthier population Sustainability: Must underpin everything we do The Plan focuses on four key areas- Economy, Housing, Environment and Health and Wellbeing. In particular the Plan focuses on:  More and higher paid jobs in the area  New and more affordable housing South Lakeland  Improving the quality and condition of private housing District Council-  Reducing waste Council Plan 2014 –  Increasing recycling 2019 (2016 update)  Improving energy efficiency  Enabling health improvements  Making the best use of assets. Within the plan there is a long term ambition for 1,000 jobs and 1,000 affordable homes for rent. SLDC is the Local Planning Authority for South Lakeland outside the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The Council and its partner organisations in the community have a vision of making South Lakeland the best place to live, work and explore. Through planning, it works towards this by managing its needs for new development and helping to shape the way towns and villages function. The Council’s Local Plan (formerly Local Development Framework (LDF)) comprises:  The South Lakeland Local Plan - Core Strategy, adopted in South Lakeland October 2010, contains the overall vision for the area and explains District Council broadly how much development is proposed and where it will be built. Local Plan Core It requires the delivery of 400 dwellings and 4 ha of employment land Strategy 2010 and each year until 2025. The number of new dwellings set by the Core Local Plan – Land Strategy has been calculated having regard to changing household Allocations 2013 structure and predicted population change over this period and local needs. Strategic objectives of the Core Strategy fall under five main headings:  The Economy  Housing  The Environment  Accessibility  Health and Well Being  The South Lakeland Local Plan – Land Allocations, allocates land for

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Strategy Key features and aims housing, employment, open spaces and other uses.

Future South Lakeland Local Plan documents to be prepared include a Development Management Policies, a dedicated local plan document for the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), updated policies on Gypsies and Travellers, the approach to the regeneration of Kendal Canal Head, Supplementary Planning Documents including Development Briefs (eight of which are adopted) and Neighbourhood Plans to be brought forward by local communities under powers introduced in the Localism Act. The Core Strategy contains an overall spatial development strategy and a Distinctive Area approach which is complemented by core policies, which are criteria or area based, and which guide development in the National Park. The Core Strategy also complements the National Park Management Plan and includes a requirement for roughly 34 dwellings per Lake District annum up to 2025 within South Lakeland. National Park Its vision is that The Lake District National Park will be an inspirational Authority Core example of sustainable development in action. Strategy 2010 It will be a place where its prosperous economy, world-class visitor experiences and vibrant communities come together to sustain the spectacular landscape, its wildlife and culture. Further policies are identified in The Lake District National Park Land Allocations DPD 2013. Yorkshire Dales The specific purpose of preparing this Housing Development Plan is to National Park increase the supply of locally affordable housing. Its aim is: Housing ‘Thriving and active local communities in the National Park will enjoy a Development Plan high quality of life that helps to sustain the environment, local traditions 2012 and contemporary culture. All sections of these communities will have opportunities to influence and develop local services that meet their needs.’ The objectives of the Housing Development Plan are to:  Increase the range of new dwellings (new build, subdivision and conversion) for the benefit of newly emerging households, first time buyers and existing households that otherwise require more suitable accommodation, inside the National Park.

 Increase the supply of affordable and local needs housing by releasing suitable land and making the most effective use of existing sites and buildings.  Ensure that new housing is located in places with the best available access to existing services and facilities.  Support residential conversion of traditional buildings in appropriate locations.

 Maintain or improve design quality, landscape setting and increase the energy efficiency of new housing. Local Plan - Yorkshire Dales Note the Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan (2015-2030) was National Park Local submitted in January 2016 for formal examination. Plan (2015-2030) – Submission 2016 (not adopted)

Public Health and Vision: For residents to lead long, healthy and fulfilling lives enjoying the Wellbeing Strategy beautiful and culturally rich environment that makes South Lakeland the

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Strategy Key features and aims 2014-2019 best place to Live, Work and Explore. The three strategic themes are:  Wider influences on health and well being  Healthy improvement through healthy lives and physical activity  Health protection The Active Cumbria Steering Group’s stated aim is to: ‘promote Active Cumbria as a strategic, dynamic, flexible and progressive body, capable of supporting and influencing partners to improve the quality of life for people of all ages within Cumbria through sport and physical activity’. It has five main ambitions which are to: Active Cumbria  Deliver a growth in adult participation; increase the number of young Sports Partnership people aged 14+ to develop a sporting habit for life; provide and promote disability sport: and support talent development.  Support the ongoing development of the sporting workforce.  Support improved access to a range of quality places/ venue in Cumbria  Maintain and develop effective partnerships.  Raise the profile of sport and physical activity locally. The outcomes supporting SLDC’s strategy to promote ‘Wellbeing’ are:  The health and wellbeing of the district’s residents is improved and maintained through participation in physical activity.  Young people are encouraged to develop interest in physical activity that will lead to a life time of participation.  Older people remain active and independent for longer due to better health and mobility through exercise. South Lakeland  Community organisation of sport and physical activity is strong and District Council - promotes the sporting reputation of the district. Leisure Partnership  Barriers to participation in sport and recreation have been addressed. Procurement 2012  Residents have access to a range of core facilities and services (e.g. public swimming and sports halls) within the District, delivered

through a range of providers.  Community influence and delivery of leisure is encouraged/enabled.  Access to facilities and programmes is provided as cost effectively as possible, with public subsidy targeted to service and facilities of greatest need.  There is a strong partnership involvement and delivery between organisations who share the common goal of improving health and well-being of the districts residents.

Summary of local context

The core message running through local strategic documentation is the importance of sport and physical activity to the wider economy, standard of living and its general cross cutting benefit. There is a requirement within South Lakeland Local Plan (adopted October 2010) to deliver 400 houses and 4 ha of employment land each year up to and including 2025 (excludes the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales National Park requirements). There is also a recognised need to drive up participation across all sections of the population and to work in partnership to maintain and develop appropriate activity space to drive those increases. It is, therefore, important that core indoor sports facilities; sports halls, swimming pools and health and fitness facilities are accessible and available to all members of the local community and that the ‘offer’ provided or developed is based upon local community need.

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2.3 Demographic profile

The following brief summary of the demographic profile of SLDC is based on data taken from nationally recognised sources such as the Office for National Statistics, NOMIS, Sport England and Experian. More detail is to be found in Appendix B.

Population and distribution

 The total population of South Lakeland (from the 2013 Mid-Year Estimate), is 103,456 of which 50,582 are males and 52,874 are females.  The most densely populated areas include Ulverston, Kendal and Windermere.  Other areas in the District are more rural in character and less densely populated.  The District age profile differs from the North West profile in that there is a larger percentage of 55+ age group and a lower proportion of 15-39 year olds.

Ethnicity

 The population classifying its ethnicity as White is 98.4%. This is markedly higher than the England rate (85.4%).  The White population can be further broken down into the following ethnicities.

Ethnic group Population Percentage White: English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British 99,089 95.59% White: Polish 676 0.65% White: Other Western European 428 0.41% White: Irish 355 0.34% White: Other Eastern European 312 0.30% Other white European ethnic groups have less than 300 people identified within the District.  The percentage classifying themselves as Asian is very small (0.76%) compared to a national average of 7.8%.  Likewise there are a very low number of people identifying themselves as Black (0.18%) compared to a national average of 3.48%.

Economic activity and inactivity

 Just over four fifths (81.4%) of South Lakeland 16-64 year olds are economically active (in or seeking employment, March 2014) compared to a national figure of 77.4%.  The unemployment rate1 in South Lakeland is 2.7%. This is approximately one third of the North West figure (7.9%) and is also below the national rate (7.2%).  Over 1 in 6 (18.6%) of SLDC’s 16-64 year olds are economically inactive with just over one third retired.

Income and benefits dependency

 The median figure for full-time earnings (2013) in South Lakeland is £25,651; this compares to the North West: £25,126 (-2.05%) and Great Britain: £26,941 (+5.03%).

1 Note the unemployment rate is modelled by the Office for National Statistics

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Deprivation Figure 2.1: IMD in South Lakeland2

Relative to other parts of the country South Lakeland experiences low levels of deprivation; 1 in 25 of the District’s population (4.0%) resides within areas classed as being in the three lowest/most deprived cohorts in England compared to a national average of 29.8%. Conversely, 45.3% live in the three least deprived groupings in the country compared to the ‘norm’ of c.30%.

Health

Figure 2.2: Health deprivation in South Lakeland3

Life expectancy in South Lakeland is slightly higher than the national figure; the male rate is currently 80.2 (79.2 for England) and the female equivalent is 83.4 (England 83.0)4

Adult and child obesity rates in South Lakeland are below national and regional averages (22.1% compared to 23.0% for adults and 17.0% compared with 18.9% for children).

2 Shown more clearly in Appendix B, Figure A10 3 Shown more clearly in Appendix B, Figure A11 4 Office of National Statistics: Life Expectancy at Birth by local areas in the United Kingdom, 2013.

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Figure 2.3: Barriers to housing and services deprivation

This indicator measures the physical and financial accessibility to housing and key local services and is split into two sub-domains: Geographical Barriers, which relate to the physical proximity of GP surgeries, primary schools, shops and Post Offices; and Wider Barriers, which relate to access to housing, e.g. affordability, homelessness and overcrowding. The indicators are combined to arrive at a deprivation score and rank for each Lower Super Output Area in England. It is clear from Figure 2.3 that apart from the main conurbations of Kendal, Grange over Sands, Ulverston etc. there is widespread deprivation using this indicator, suggesting that the availability of local services is restricted for much of the population in the more rural parts of the District.

Health and well-being in in South Lakeland is generally good. The District has high levels of educational attainment, low levels of unemployment and a high number of people who think they can influence decisions in their area. Levels of smoking and substance misuse are the lowest in Cumbria, as are levels of childhood obesity.

Whilst South Lakeland performs strongly across a range of health and well-being indicators this conceals significant inequalities in localised health outcomes. South Lakeland has the highest life expectancy in Cumbria yet there is a 13 year gap between wards with the highest and lowest healthy life expectancy. Demand on the adult social care system is the highest in the County, reflecting the greater proportion of older residents. The ageing nature of South Lakeland’s population presents significant future health challenges for the District.

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Projected population: Long term change from 2012 to 2025

The most recent ONS projections indicate a rise of 0.5% in South Lakeland’s population (+568) up until 2025. Changes vary by age group and rise and fall over this timeframe. Several key points are outlined below:

 There is predicted to be fewer 16-24 year olds -1,557 (-17.7%) as well as fewer 45- 54 year olds -3,645 (-23.3%).  The age groups identified as likely to increase are 55-64 year olds by +1,198 (+7.7%) and people aged 65+ by +6.623 (+25.1%.)

Housing growth and market assessment

The South Lakeland Local Plan Core Strategy (2010) provides the spatial framework for the distribution of housing development and the Local Plan Land Allocations identifies the allocated housing sites and numbers of housing expected to be delivered through the allocated sites. It reflects the ONS findings in that it identifies that the number of children and young people will decrease with an increase in the proportion of retired people in the area.

Based on POPGROUP data projections (10 year dwelling based scenario and Core Strategy 400 dwellings per annum target), would result in a population in South Lakeland of 110,150 by 2025 (excluding the National Parks). The District Strategic Housing Market Assessment Update (2014) objectively assesses the need for housing over the next 25 years. It needs to identify the scale of housing needed to meet household and population projections over the plan period. The Objectively Assessed Need for housing across South Lakeland District is based on household growth of between 208 (CLG household projections to 2021) and 530 (POPGROUP Labour Force forecast). This equates to between 218 and 607 dwellings. A 400 target per annum is roughly the mid-point of these two dwelling estimates. Ultimately housing growth is complex and takes account of a range of factors including, for example, population, dwellings and labour force scenarios.

Lead scenario Explanation Population Led With population as a driving factor, these scenarios look at past levels of Scenarios: fertility, mortality and migration, and project what might happen to the population in the future should these trends continue. Age and gender specific projections are produced along with projections for the associated numbers of dwellings and households that would be needed to support the projected population. Dwelling Led With dwellings as a driving factor, these scenarios make assumptions about Scenarios: what is expected to happen to numbers of dwellings in the future (i.e. what the level of future dwelling completions might be in an area). The population projections produced by the software then reflect the associated population that would be required to live in the dwellings projected. Labour Force With the labour force as a driving factor, these scenarios look at what is Led Scenarios expected to happen in the future in terms of numbers of jobs in an area. The population, household and dwelling projections produced by the model reflect the associated number of people and houses that would be needed to support these changes in the number of jobs.

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as assumed. Furthermore, POPgroup Scenarios can only be driven by one factor at a time (population, dwellings or the labour force). However, in reality, these factors are inter-linked and dependent upon one and other, so it is very unlikely that one factor will exclusively drive change in an area: i.e. if housing increases in an area, the population and job increases to support these housing completions might not occur, however, the model will assume this population and jobs growth will happen.

As a result, these projections cannot be relied upon as fact, and actual results may end up being significantly different to what the scenarios suggest will happen.

The populations projected by each of the scenarios differ considerably from one and other. The zero net migration and five year weighted migration scenarios suggest that the county’s population will decrease slowly over time, while the 10 year migration and 10 year dwelling led scenarios suggest that the county’s population will increase slowly over time. The Experian jobs led scenario predicts a more substantial increase in population over time.

POPgroup, Cumbria Intelligence Observatory, 2013 indicates that the average household size in Cumbria is 2.2 and that this is unlikely to alter significantly regardless of zero net migration, weighted migration, 10 year dwelling led or Experian jobs led scenarios.

Appendix B contains information on population projections based on POPGROUP data projections (10 year dwelling based scenario and Core Strategy 400 dwellings per annum target).

The scale of planned growth is considered to be relatively small in comparison to many other local authorities including its ‘statistical nearest neighbours. Statistical ‘nearest neighbours’ are based on a CIPFA (the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) model and in the case of South Lakeland its nearest neighbours are considered to be South Hams, West Dorset, Craven, East Devon and Fylde councils. The comparison was developed to help local authorities compare and benchmark their services against other LAs with similar socio-economic characteristics, including population, unemployment rates, tax base per head of population, council tax bands and mortality ratios upon which the specific family group (nearest neighbours) is calculated. Key findings include:

South Lakeland has a smaller projected increase in population of (=568) 0.5% when compared to all of its nearest neighbours, both in real and percentage terms as identified below (POPgroup projections are not available for other local authorities, hence ONS figures are used at this juncture- further, this does not take account of planned growth):

 South Hams: +3,518 (+4.2%)  West Dorset: +5,623 (+5.6%)  Craven: +1,696 (+3.1%)  East Devon: +10,300 (+7.7%)  Fylde: +3,966 (+5.2%)

Active People Survey 7 (APS7)

Sport England’s APS7 produced the following key findings for South Lakeland:

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 Participation - just over one third (35.9%) of adults participated in at least 1 x 30 minutes moderate intensity sport per week. This is slightly below the national (35.7%) and regional (35.8%) average. It is above all but one of its ‘nearest neighbours’ which ranged from 28.0% to 36.2%.  Volunteering – 6.7% of local people provide at least 1 hour’s volunteering to support sport in South Lakeland each week. This is slightly higher than the corresponding national and regional equivalents and is above all but one of its ‘nearest neighbours’.  Sports club membership - 18.1% of local people are members of a sports club, based on the four weeks prior to the APS. This is below the national average (21.5%) and the regional rate (21.4%) and less than all but one of its ‘nearest neighbours’.  Sports tuition – One in five (19.9%) received sports tuition during the 12 months prior to the APS7. This is above the regional and national averages. It is only surpassed by one of its ‘nearest neighbours’.  Competitive sport – 13.2% of adults have taken part in competitive sport in the previous 12 months, this is below all but one of South Lakeland’s ‘nearest neighbours and also higher than the national (12.6%) and regional (11.6%) averages.

Sport England Market Segmentation

This provides insight into individual sporting behaviours; each of its 19 segments is given a pen name and a brief description. A more complete description of each of the segments can be found in Appendix C. In South Lakeland, Philip, Tim and Ralph & Phyllis are the three dominant groups representing 32.48% of the total population (27,277). All three participate in keep fit/gym and swimming.

Table 2.3: Sport England Market Segmentation summaries of dominant groups in South Lakeland

Segment, description and its top three sports nationally Comfortable Mid-Life Males Philip 9,290 South Lakeland Mid-life professional (aged 46-55), sporty males with older 11.06% children and more time for themselves. 8.67% North West Cycling (16%) Keep fit/gym (15%) Swimming (12%) 8.65% England Settling Down Males Tim 9,004 South Lakeland Sporty male professionals (aged 26-45), buying a house and 10.72% settling down with partner. 7.25% North West Cycling (21%) Keep fit/gym (20%) Swimming (15%) 8.83% England Comfortable Retired Couples Ralph & Phyllis 8,983 South Lakeland 10.70% Retired couples (66+), enjoying active & comfortable lifestyles. 3.28% North West Keep fit/gym (10%) Swimming (9%) Golf (7%) 4.22% England

The most popular sports in South Lakeland

Active People and Sport England Market Segmentation data makes it possible to identify the top sports in any area. As with many other areas, swimming and cycling are among the most popular activities and are known to cut across age groups and gender. In South

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Lakeland over 1 in 9 adults go swimming, on average, at least once a month. The next most popular activity is cycling, 11.7% of adults go cycling on a relatively regular basis.

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The least active in market segments in South Lakeland

Active People further indicates that the least active (using data of people who take part in activity less than once per month) indicates that Ralph and Phyllis, Roger and Joy and Elsie and Arnold are the least likely to take part. Table 2.4 shows that in numerical terms, over 16,000 residents fit these three profiles that participate less than once a month.

The Norma profile has a 73.5% rate of participation less than once per month, however as the segment has lower representation in South Lakeland, this figure translates in real terms to just 466 people.

Table 2.4: Least active Sport England Market Segmentation profiles in South Lakeland

Segmentation Participation South At least once a Less than once a Segment % Lakeland month month Total 83,988 40,089 43,899 52.30% Ralph & Phyllis 8,983 2,947 6,036 67.20% Roger & Joy 8,620 3,365 5,255 61.00% Elsie & Arnold 6,217 1,345 4,872 78.40%

It can be seen that Ralph and Phyllis market segment is among the most and least active segments numerically. This segment is one of the largest in the area with preferred activities to include Keep Fit, swimming and golf. It will be necessary to consider the barriers to access of the least active groups, which may include types of activity, time, distance, health and motivation to take part, if SLDC and partners are going to help drive up participation in the District.

Figure 2.4: % Each segment within South Lakeland who participate less than once a month in 30 minutes of moderately intense sport/exercise5

5 Active People Survey (12 months to April 2010)

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Summary

South Lakeland appears to have a relatively stable population. Projected growth is small compared to many other areas of the country and, indeed its comparator authorities as identified above, which is reflected in the projected housing growth.

It is a relatively affluent area with lower than average levels of poor health, small numbers of black and minority ethnic groups and is, in the main, very sparsely populated. The indicator which identifies barriers to housing and services indicates particularly high levels of deprivation throughout much of the District, suggesting that access to services is poor, apart from in the main centres of population. Although population numbers are not projected to rise significantly using latest ONS data projections, there will be a modest rise based on the planned growth impacts. Significant changes are expected in the age structure within the District. There will be an increasingly older population with significantly fewer 21-54 year olds over the next 25 years. This last fact may have a negative impact on the demand for indoor sports halls at peak times but may also lead to an increase in demand for them during the day time; as experience shows that older people tend to make more use of facilities during the day than during evening periods and consideration needs to be given to alternative programming and what motivates older people to take part in activities.

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SECTION 3: INDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES ASSESSMENT APPROACH

3.1 Methodology

The assessment of provision is based on the Sport England Assessing Needs and Opportunities Guide (ANOG) for Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities.

This provides a recommended approach to undertaking a robust assessment of need for indoor and outdoor sports facilities. It has primarily been produced to help (local authorities) meet the requirements of the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework, which states that:

‘Access to high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and recreation can make an important contribution to the health and well-being of communities. Planning policies should be based on robust and up-to-date assessments of the needs for open space, sports and recreation facilities and opportunities for new provision. The assessments should identify specific needs and quantitative or qualitative deficits or surpluses of open space, sports and recreational facilities in the local area. Information gained from the assessments should be used to determine what open space, sports and recreational provision is required.’ (NPPF, Paragraph 73)

The assessment of provision is presented by analysis of the quality, quantity, accessibility and availability for the identified facility types (e.g., sports halls and swimming pools). Each facility is considered on a ‘like for like’ basis within its own facility type, in order that it can be assessed for adequacy.

The report considers the distribution of and interrelationship by facility type in the study area and evaluates demand. It gives a clear indication of areas of high demand. The report will identify where there is potential to provide improved and/or additional facilities to meet this demand and to, where appropriate, protect or rationalise the current stock.

The diagram overleaf is taken from the ANOG to illustrate the totality of the process.

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Figure 3.1: Recommended approach

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SECTION 4: SPORTS HALLS

Indoor multi-sport sports halls are one of the prime sports facilities for community sport because they are able to provide a venue for many different activities. The standard methodology for measuring sports halls is the number of badminton courts contained within the floor area. According to this definition they are at least 10m x 18m (i.e., the size of one badminton court including surrounding safety area) and include specifically designed sports halls, such as leisure centres and school sports halls. Additionally it also includes halls where activities can take place, such as school assembly halls, community buildings and village halls. Specialist centres, e.g. dance venues, are not included.

However it is recognised that there is extensive use of these types of facility by a wide range of other sports including basketball, volleyball, handball, indoor (carpet) bowls etc. Sports halls are generally considered to be of greatest value if they are of at least 3+ badminton court size with sufficient height to allow games such as badminton to be played. A 4-court sports hall provides greater flexibility; it can accommodate indoor team sports such as basketball, netball and football (5-a-side and training). It also provides sufficient run-up space to accommodate indoor cricket nets and to undertake indoor athletics. Many 4 court sports halls also have a dividing net which enables them to be subdivided into separate areas for use, for example, for circuit training, table tennis or martial arts activities.

As such, a 4-court sports hall has greater sports development value and flexibility than its 3-court counterpart. A spread of 4 court halls is often the most effective way of achieving the greatest accessibility for general community use. However, the space required for certain indoor team games exceeds the space provided by a standard 4 court hall and in general terms the higher the standard of play the larger the space required.

At higher levels of performance the playing area is usually the same size but increased safety margins and clear height may be required, as well as additional space requirements for spectators, teams and officials during competitions. Larger halls i.e. 5/6 plus courts are therefore able to accommodate higher level training and/or competition as well as meeting day to day needs. They may also provide the option for more than one pitch/court which increases flexibility for both training and competition.

This assessment considers all sports hall facilities in South Lakeland that comprise at least one badminton court (and measure at least 10 x 18: an area of 180m2). For consideration as a main hall (as defined by Sport England) it must be at least a three badminton court sports hall and provide a reasonable sized area to be multi-functional. Such facilities are commonplace in secondary schools across South Lakeland. NGBs that administer the more common sports hall dependent sports include Badminton England, England Basketball, England Netball and Volleyball England.

4.1 Facilities Planning Model summary

Sport England uses the Facilities Planning Model (FPM) to calculate supply and demand for sports hall accommodation. The analysis is based on data contained in the Sport England Strategic Assessment of need for sports hall provision in South Lakeland, FPM National Run 2014 Profile Report. The model is relatively sophisticated and takes account of a range of factors including opening hours, quality and management to estimate the relationship between supply and demand.

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The FPM highlights that South Lakeland has a total of 14 sports halls on 11 sites across the local authority area, the majority of which are located on education sites.

Table 4.1: Facilities Planning Model- supply of sports halls in South Lakeland

South Lakeland NW West region England

Number of halls 14 773 5,584 Number of hall sites 11 577 3,985 Supply of total hall space in courts 52.4 3,006.7 21,321.6 Supply of publicly available hall space 36.38 2281.66 16,317.16 in courts (scaled with hrs avail in pp) Supply of total hall space in VPWPP 7,368 46,2036 330,4225 Courts per 10,000 5.05 4.2 3.91

Table 4.1 indicates that the supply of sports halls provides a total hall space of 52 courts (as measured in marked badminton courts), which equates to 5.05 courts per 10,000 population. This is a greater level of provision than national (3.91 courts per 10,000) and regional (4.2 courts per 10,000) averages.

The FPM identifies that the main sports halls are not exclusively located in the areas of highest deprivation. This is explained as the more densely populated areas of South Lakeland are not those which have the highest deprivation.

4.2 Supply

Quantity

Supply of sports halls (three court and above, in line with Sport England methodology) in South Lakeland has remained relatively unchanged for a number of years. Many of the facilities are based on education sites and the development of academies and the autonomy that comes with this can create challenges for community sport.

Operational facilities

The audit identified 19 sports halls with at least one badminton court in South Lakeland. Of these, eleven have three courts or more. The facility at Kendal Leisure Centre is the largest, with a six court sports hall. This is often used for other cultural as well as sporting activities. A list of all sports halls in South Lakeland can be found in Table 4.1.

As Figure 4.1 overleaf illustrates the majority of sports halls with three courts or more are located in the more densely populated areas. A number of small halls serve the more sparsely populated areas. These include The John Ruskin School (map reference 99), Leven Valley C of E Primary School (66), Cartmel Priory C of E School (10) and Natland Village Hall (72).

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Figure 4.1: All sports halls in South Lakeland identified as above or below 3 courts

Table 4.1: Sports halls with at least one marked badminton court in South Lakeland6

Map Year Year of No. of Width Length Site Name Sub-type Area (m2) ref built refurb courts (m) (m) Cartmel Priory C of E Activity 10 1958 1 10 18 180 School Hall 14 Casterton School Main 1970 4 17 33 561

Dallam Boarding 23 Main 1984 4 18 33 594 House 24 Dallam School Main 2009 4 18 33 594

Activity 24 Dallam School 2009 1 10 18 180 Hall 36 GSK Sports Complex Main 1975 2014 3 486

62 Kendal Leisure Centre Main 1982 2008 6 918

Leven Valley C of E Activity 66 1929 1 10 18 180 Primary Hall Activity 72 Natland Village Hall 1997 1 10 18 180 Hall Map Year Year of No. of Width Length Site Name Sub-type Area (m2) ref built refurb courts (m) (m)

6 Source: Active Places / KKP Field Research

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Queen Elizabeth 80 Main 2000 2008 4 17 33 561 School Queen Elizabeth Activity 80 1980 1 10 18 180 School Hall Queen Katherine 81 Main 1996 4 18 33 594 School 87 Sedbergh School Main 1991 2010 4 18 33 594 Activity 89 Settlebeck High School 1950 1 10 18 180 Hall The John Ruskin Activity 196 99 1 10 18 180 School Hall 5 197 100 The Lakes School Main 4 18 33 594 1 Ulverston Victoria High 198 106 Main 4 17 33 561 School 2 Ulverston Victoria High Activity 199 106 2 17 18 306 School Hall 8 Windermere St Anne's 197 112 Main 4 18 33 594 School 2 *CAU- Community Association Use

Quality

Each site, with a facility three courts or more, had a non-technical assessment completed; the results of which can be seen in Figure 4.2 and Table 4.2. The condition of facilities, in many instances is determined (or at least influenced) by age. The longevity of the sports hall stock varies widely in South Lakeland with the latest additions being Dallam School in 2009. Four facilities have had some level of refurbishment, the most recent being GSK (2014). Other halls which have benefitted from investment include Sedbergh School, Queen Elizabeth School and Kendal Leisure Centre.

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Figure 4.2: Sports halls by quality with three courts or more, on population density

Table 4.2: Quality of 3+ court sports halls in South Lakeland

Sports hall Changing room Ref Site Name Courts condition condition 14 Casterton School 4 Below average 23 Dallam Boarding House 4 Not assessed Not Assessed 24 Dallam School 4 Good 24 Dallam School 1 Above average 36 GSK Sports Complex 3 Good Above average 62 Kendal Leisure Centre 6 Above average Above average 80 Queen Elizabeth School 4 Above average Not assessed 81 Queen Katherine School 4 Above average Above average 87 Sedbergh School 4 Above average Above average 100 The Lakes School 4 Above average Not Assessed 106 Ulverston Victoria High School 4 Below average Poor 106 Ulverston Victoria High 2 Below average Poor 112 Windermere St Anne's School 4 Above average Above average

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Quality assessments

The limited level of investment at sites would, prior to inspection have led to an expectation that quality would be low. The non-technical site assessments, however, have shown that no main sports halls are rated as poor and only two are assessed as below average (Ulverston Victoria High and Casterton schools). The two sports halls rated as good quality are located at Dallam School and the GSK Sports Complex. The GSK sports hall has recently (late 2014) undergone refurbishment.

Accessibility

(Drive Times) are generated through an add-on tool called ‘Routefinder’. This operates by traversing a computerised road network, from a given starting point (or set of starting points), consulting road type, direction, restrictions and speed for each section of road. Distances travelled along different sections of road, and the times taken to travel them, are accumulated as the program traverses the network. Once the programme has travelled all routes within a pre-specified drive time parameter (for example, 20 minutes) , it draws a polygon (a Drive Time) around the set of points calculated as being at the limits of the required drive time. The resulting Drive Time polygon gives a pictorial representation of a calculated drive time.

Taking into account of local circumstance and examining other routes within South Lakeland, the default speed file speeds for calculating Drive Times have been reduced from the default settings, by about 70%. This implies that journey times for the Drive Times produced in KKP’s South Lakeland mapping, are at about 70% of those that would be generated for the maximum achievable journey time on each part of any given journey.

Figure 4.3: Accessibility of indoor sports halls with 20min walk and 20 min drive times

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Table 4.3: Accessibility of sports halls using halls 20 minute drive time catchment

Sports Hall (3 Court+) with community use Indices of South Lakeland Multiple Drive time catchment populations by IMD Deprivation Persons Persons Population 2010 No Population Population inside outside outside people % inside % 10% bands catchment catchment % 00 - 10% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 10 - 20% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20 - 30% 4098 3.95% 3968 3.82% 130 0.13% 30 - 40% 3842 3.70% 3842 3.70% 0 0.00% 40 - 50% 7963 7.68% 7902 7.62% 61 0.06% 50 - 60% 15744 15.18% 12346 11.90% 3398 3.28% 60 - 70% 25049 24.15% 20598 19.86% 4451 4.29% 70 - 80% 22439 21.63% 20735 19.99% 1704 1.64% 80 - 90% 17583 16.95% 14609 14.08% 2974 2.87% 90 - 100% 7023 6.77% 6756 6.51% 267 0.26% Total 103741 100.00% 90756 87.5% 12985 12.5%

Table 4.4: Accessibility of sports halls using halls 20 minute walk time catchment

Sports Hall (3 Court+) with community use Indices of South Lakeland Multiple Walk time catchment populations by IMD Deprivation Persons Persons Population No. Population Population 2010 inside outside outside people % inside % 10% bands catchment catchment % 00 - 10% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 10 - 20% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20 - 30% 4098 3.95% 3873 3.73% 225 0.22% 30 - 40% 3842 3.70% 3516 3.39% 326 0.31% 40 - 50% 7963 7.68% 4656 4.49% 3307 3.19% 50 - 60% 15744 15.18% 3508 3.38% 12236 11.79% 60 - 70% 25049 24.15% 8629 8.32% 16420 15.83% 70 - 80% 22439 21.63% 7443 7.17% 14996 14.46% 80 - 90% 17583 16.94% 3760 3.62% 13823 13.32% 90 - 100% 7023 6.76% 4248 4.09% 2775 2.67% Total 103741 100.00% 39633 38.2% 64108 61.80%

Figure 4.3 indicates that there are areas to the East, West and a very small area in the North which is not considered to be within a 20 minute drive time catchment of community accessible sports halls. Due to the rural nature of South Lakeland this equates to approximately 12.5% (c.13,000) of the population, none of whom are resident in areas of

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high deprivation using IMD (bottom 20%). Table 4.4 indicates that only 38.2% of the population reside within a 20 minute walk of a 3+ court sports hall, reflecting the district’s sparse population and rurality.

Availability

Management and ownership

Nine of the 11 main sports halls are located on educational premises. This generally implies that access is restricted, especially during the daytime. The move towards academy and free school status suggests schools are much more independent in terms of operation. All schools with a 3+ court sports hall in South Lakeland, excepting Ulverston Victoria High, are now operated independently from Cumbria County Council. This generally means that strategic planning of and between sites can be more difficult. The South Lakeland School Federation does, however, work with and across many of the schools in the District.

Community use

Table 4.4 indicates the level of community use at school sites in South Lakeland. Whilst most sites currently enjoy some level of public access it is not possible to be certain as to whether any of this is protected/ guaranteed via community use agreements. The fact that the vast majority of facilities are based on and managed by educational sites does make long term guaranteed access by the community uncertain.

Table 4.4: Community use of indoor sports halls

ID Site Name Access policy* Courts Weekly community use hours

14 Casterton School Sports Club/CAU 4 25 hours 23 Dallam Boarding House Sports Club/CAU 4 Unknown 24 Dallam School Sports Club/CAU 4 37 hours Registered 36 GSK Sports Complex Good Membership use 4 62 Kendal Leisure Centre Pay and Play 4 Good 22 hours week day evenings. 80 Queen Elizabeth School Sports Club/CAU 4 Available when demand but not often used on weekend 22 hours week day evenings 81 Queen Katherine School Sports Club/CAU 3 plus 6 hours on Sunday 20 hours week day evening. 87 Sedbergh School Sports Club/CAU 4 Unavailable at weekends as back up for school fixtures 100 The Lakes School Pay and Play 4 37 hours 106 Ulverston Victoria HS Sports Club/CAU 4 10 week school day evenings Windermere St Anne's 112 None No Community use School 4 *CAU- Community Association Use

Opening hours

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The two main sports halls are at GSK Sports Complex and Kendal Leisure Centre. The GSK facility (3 court) was built, ostensibly, for employees, but is available for wider community use, although membership is required (which entails a relatively small annual fee). Kendal Leisure Centre is the largest sports hall facility in the District (6 courts). It is owned by SLDC and managed by NCL. It is utilised by Kirkbie Kendal School during the school day although this agreement has recently come under review, which may mean that day time access to the sports hall may get easier for the wider community. Although the facility at Windermere St Anne’s is assessed as above average, no community use is allowed at the facility.

Accessibility type

All facilities apart from GSK have pay and play or sports club/community association use. GSK Sports Complex, offers registered membership use only. Consultation suggests that, in reality, this is not restricted to employees and their families and membership options are available for the general public.

Sports halls located on school sites do face issues providing access for community users during the school day. This can be due to priority for school use and school concerns over members of the public accessing school facilities during the school day while students are on site.

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Summary of supply

There are 19 sports halls with at least one badminton court in South Lakeland; of these 11 have three courts or more and 10 are available for community use. The FPM identifies three activity halls located on sites with main sports halls.

The majority of sports halls with three courts or more are located in the more densely populated areas. The age of the sports hall stock varies widely, however it is noticeable that many of the facilities are old and have had only limited refurbishment. This limited level of investment at sites would, prior to inspection have led to an expectation that the quality of facilities would be low although non-technical site assessments lead to 64% of main sports halls being assessed as good or above average.

Approximately 88% of residents of South Lakeland live within a 20 minute drive of a sports hall but only 38% within a 20 minute walk; this reflects the rural nature of the authority.

Sport England’s FPM confirms that there are 5.05 courts per 10,000 population in South Lakeland. This is higher than the regional (4.2 per 10,000) and national (3.91 per 10,000) figures.

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4.3 Demand

Facilities Planning Model

The FPM is based on the calculated demand as outlined in Table 4.5 which is again taken from the September 2014 National Run of the Sport England FPM South Lakeland Profile Report.

Table 4.5: Facilities Planning Model- demand for sports halls in South Lakeland

North South West England Lakeland Region Population 103,857 7,152,839 54,472,081 Visits demand – visits per week in the peak period 4,260 323,813 2,483,519 Equivalent in courts – with comfort factor included 26.3 1,998.85 15,330.36 % of population without access to a car 14.6 26.8 24.9

As part of the modelling process, each facility is given a maximum number of visits it can accommodate, based on its size, the number of hours it’s available for community use and the ‘at one time capacity’ figure. If the facilities were full to their theoretical capacity then there would not be the space to undertake the activity comfortably. In addition, there is a need to take account of a range of activities taking place which have different numbers of users, for example, aqua aerobics will have significantly more participants, than lane swimming sessions. Additionally, there may be times and sessions that, whilst being within the peak period, are less busy and so will have fewer users.

To account of these factors the notion of a ‘comfort factor’ is applied within the model. For swimming pools, 70% and for sports halls 80% of its theoretical capacity is considered as being the limit where the facility starts to become uncomfortably busy.

South Lakeland’s total population of 103,857 creates a modelled demand of 4,260 visits per week in the peak period (VPWPP) for sports halls; this equates to just over 26 courts.

Summary of FPM

 Approximately 15% of the population in South Lakeland is thought to be without access to a car. This indicates a population that is mobile relative to the North West and England as a whole and perhaps also the rural nature of the District.  Simplistic assessment of overall supply and demand in South Lakeland suggests that the resident population generates demand for a minimum of about 26 courts. This compares to a current available supply of approximately 36 courts, giving a supply/demand balance of 10 courts.  The FPM further indicates that of total resident demand (4,260 visits) c. 3,730 are thought to be satisfied (equating to c.88% of all demand). This is lower than equivalent regional and national figure.  The majority (89%) of satisfied demand is thought to travel by car, reflecting the relatively high levels of car ownership.  Not all satisfied demand will be expressed at halls within South Lakeland; some may be attracted to halls in other administrative areas as they may be closer or more modern and attractive facilities. About 260 Visits Per Week in the Peak

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Period (VPWPP) (7%) are thought to be ‘exported’ to venues located outside South Lakeland.  About 530 VPWPP generated by South Lakeland residents is not thought to be satisfied by the available network of provision. This equates to approximately 12.5% of total demand - higher than equivalent regional (6.4%) and national (8.8%) rates.  Unmet demand is attributed by the model to insufficient capacity and potential visits from people living at a distance away from a facility where they are unable or unlikely to travel (outside a realistic catchment).  In South Lakeland, the vast majority of unmet demand is attributed to visits living outside the catchment of facilities reflecting the rural nature of the local authority and the distances some people live away from their nearest facility.

Participation rates and future demand

The adult (14+) participation rate in sport, of at least once per week, in South Lakeland is 37% (Active People Survey 7). This is similar to the regional (36.9%) and national (36.7%) rates. Based upon this measure at least, it would suggest that residents of South Lakeland are equivalent in regard to being active with their regional and national counterparts.

Future demand

There are several sources of population growth including ONS and Popgroup data. The more accurate picture is taken from the Popgroup data but as noted earlier, projections in ONS indicate a rise of 0.5% in South Lakeland’s population (+568) between 2012-2025; whilst Popgroup data indicates a rise of 6.5% in South Lakeland’s population (+6,697) between 2012-2025 leading to the following differences in age profile of the population.

Age Band 2015 2025 Difference % Difference 0-15 15,702 16,743 1,041 106.6% 16-24 8,791 7,825 -966 89.0% 25-34 9,149 10,241 1,092 111.9% 35-44 12,333 12,123 -210 98.3% 45-54 15,659 12,176 -3,483 77.8% 55-64 15,459 17,132 1,673 110.8% 65+ 26,360 33,911 7,551 128.6% Total 103,453 110,150 6,697 106.5%

Although the population is expected to rise, the numbers in the different age ranges are not considered likely to significantly impact on the use nor demand for sports facilities in the District. The age specific variations are likely to impact on different markets, economic and health issues. The age groups showing the greatest increase is 65+, with increases in 55-64 and 25-34 year olds also. This is offset by decreases in the 35-54 year olds. Sport England segments that fit this age profile do not point to a major interest in sports hall sports.

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Table 4.6: Segments predicted to increase in South Lakeland by 2037.

Segment name Segment Segment sporting behaviour and description characteristics Roger and Joy are slightly less Free-time couples Roger & Joy active than the general population. nearing the end of their Roger and Joy’s top sports are careers. Early Retirement keep fit/ gym (13%), swimming Full-time job or retired, Couples (13%), cycling (8%), golf (6%), married. and angling (2%). Generally inactive older Terry is generally less active than Terry men, low income, little the average adult. provision for retirement. Terry’s top sports are keep fit/ Local ‘Old Boys’ Job Seeker, married or gym (8%), swimming (6%), cycling single. (6%), angling (4%), and golf (4%). Older ladies, recently Norma is generally less active retired with a basic than the average adult. Norma income to enjoy their Norma’s top sports are keep fit/

lifestyles. gym (12%), swimming (10%), Late Life Ladies Job seeker or retired, cycling (2%), bowls (1%) and

single. martial arts/ combat (1%). Ralph and Phyllis are less active than the average adult, but Retired couples, Ralph & Phyllis sportier than other segments of enjoying active and the same age group. comfortable lifestyles. Comfortable Ralph and Phyllis’ top sports are Retired, married or Retired Couples keep fit/ gym (10%), swimming single. (9%), golf (7%), bowls (4%), and cycling (4%). Retired men with some Frank is generally much less Frank pension provision and active than the average adult. limited exercise Frank’s top sports are golf (7%), Twilight Years opportunities. keep fit/ gym (6%), bowls (6%), Gent Retired, married or swimming (6%) and cycling (4%). single Retired singles or Elsie and Arnold are much less Elsie & Arnold widowers, predominantly active than the average adult. female, living in Their top sports are keep fit/ gym Retirement sheltered (10%), swimming (7%), bowls Home Singles accommodation. (3%), golf (1%) and cycling (1%). Retired, widowed.

The age band predicted to decrease the most is 45-54 year olds. Sport England segments that fit this age profile are listed in Table 4.7. The top sports identified are cycling, swimming and keep fit/gym, suggesting that the reduction in numbers on this age group will not have a significant impact on sports hall participation.

Table 4.7: Segments predicted to decrease in South Lakeland by 2037.

Segment Segment description Segment sporting behaviours Philip Mid-life professional, sporty Philip’s sporting activity levels are Comfortable males with older children above the national average.

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Segment Segment description Segment sporting behaviours Mid Life and more time for Philip’s top sports are cycling Male themselves. (16%), keep fit/ gym (15%), Full time job and owner swimming (12%), football (9%), occupied, children, married. and golf (8%) Mid-life professionals who Elaine’s sporting activity levels are Elaine have more time for similar to the national average. Empty Nest themselves since their Elaine’s top sports are keep fit/ Career children left home. gym (21%), swimming (18%), Ladies Full time job and owner cycling (7%), athletics including

occupied, married. running (3%) and tennis (2%). Brenda is generally less active Brenda than the average adult. Middle aged ladies, working Older to make ends meet Brenda’s top sports are keep fit/ Working gym (15%), swimming (13%), Part-time job, married. Women cycling (4%), athletics including

running (2%) and badminton (1%)

4.4 Consultation

Consultation was undertaken with a number of NGBs plus relevant partners in the District. A summary of this, as it relates to sports halls, is provided below.

Sport Consultation summary There is only one active club in Cumbria (Springfield Ulverston Volleyball Club) based at the GSK Sports Complex. There is no activity in Kendal, Penrith or Carlisle, making the activity at GSK activity all the more important as an alternative to other mainstream indoor sports. This club plays in the Lancashire local league and has not suggested that it requires further time within the sports Volleyball hall for development. Volleyball England also works with the National Parks in Cumbria (Lake District and Yorkshire Dales) to provide permanent and temporary courts in order to develop activity around these. A similar relationship already exists with the National Trust to develop seasonal volleyball. This may cause an increase in numbers playing and lead to increased demand for indoor facilities over time. Kendal Ladies Netball Club is the main provider in South Lakeland. Based at Queen Katherine’s School (QKS), it enters teams in the Morecambe and Cumbria premier leagues. Its perspective is that access to appropriate facilities is limited and while the Morecambe League uses outdoor courts, Cumbria Premier League requirements make QKS the only suitable indoor facility to which Netball it has access. There is high demand for junior activity and it receives numerous enquiries. The closest junior activity is currently in Eden, approximately 40 minutes’ drive away from QKS. Dallam School is a potentially suitable venue, however it is difficult to secure a booking due to the high level of badminton activity taking place. The Badminton England National Strategy has a particular focus on Community Sport Networks, Smash Up sites and Play Badminton sites Smash Up is Badminton England’s youth participation initiative. There are seven Badminton sites highlighted to be involved in the initiative in South Lakeland including, St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary, Ulverston Victoria High, Cartmel Priory, The Lakes, Queen Katherine, Dallam schools and Kendal College. No Strings Badminton is also starting at Lakes Leisure. There is also a lot of pay

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and play badminton activity in local facilities. Kendal Badminton Club is considered to be a strong club in the area both in terms of performance and participation. Kendal Warriors Basketball Club, established 2010, trains at QKS holding fixtures at Dallam School. Although relatively new, it now boasts two senior teams and holds junior training sessions. The area is not a priority for the NGB and does not Basketball feature in its Whole Sport Plan. Due to budget cuts at England Basketball no local basketball development staff operate in the area. There does not appear to be any significant demand for more facilities or extended time within the current supply.

Summary of demand

Active People Survey data suggests that participation rates in South Lakeland are slightly higher than regional and national averages. The predicted change in age groups is, however, unlikely to have a major impact on sports hall sports, especially in the short term. Consulted sports clubs in South Lakeland do not indicated a desire or need to increase the number of sessions or amount of hours required in sports halls. In addition, consultation with facility management confirms that there is no demand from current clubs to increase the amount of time they hire facilities; and there appears to be little demand from external sources looking for new venues. The main exception to this is the netball club which indicates that it has the potential to develop a junior session should facilities become available.

4.5 Summary of key facts and issues

Sports hall provision across South Lakeland is of a reasonable quality and generally fit for purpose, although the stock is considered to be ageing and would benefit from investment. Sports halls are not full to capacity and are able to accommodate additional activity; especially those facilities located on school sites.

Participation rates in South Lakeland are higher than regional and national rates. Future population projections are not expected to alter this demand significantly. There is currently little evidence to suggest that many existing voluntary clubs have the potential to increase participation and expand sessions in sports hall activities. It is estimated that the current level of sports hall supply could accommodate any increase in this demand, should it occur. Further, there will be a need to develop qualified coaches and volunteers to support additional activity.

 There are 19 sports halls with at least one badminton court in South Lakeland.  The FPM indicates that there are 14 halls on 11 sites in South Lakeland. This comprises eleven 3+ court halls as three also have activity halls on site. KKP’s assessment finding that there are 11 sports halls with 3+ courts matches FPM findings.  There are 10 main halls on education/school sites. The 6th Form Centre in Kendal does not have access to an indoor hall and the 4 court hall at Windermere St Anne’s is not available for any community use.  The facility at Kendal Leisure Centre is the largest indoor hall with six badminton courts (this comment excludes indoor tennis centre at Ulverston –see section 8)  The quality of halls is variable, reflecting the age of many across the District. The stock is however mostly fit for purpose. Investment will be required in the existing sports hall stock to ensure it remains in good condition over the period of the Strategy.

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 Approximately 88% of South Lakeland residents live within a 20 minute drive of a sports hall: 38% live within a 20 minute walk, this reflects the rural nature of the authority.  There is little evidence to suggest that many existing voluntary clubs have the ability to raise participation rates in sports hall activities. The exception to this is netball which reports having potential for junior development.  It is estimated that there is capacity within existing sports hall facilities to accommodate latent and unmet demand even accounting for the projected growth of population up until 2025 (using POPgroup data).  Resources for NGB support for local development programmes to develop new activity/ attract new users are limited.  Based upon the variable approaches taken and differential levels of occupancy it is clear that community access to schools’ sports facilities should be underpinned and protected via specific community use agreements.

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SECTION 5: SWIMMING POOLS

A swimming pool can be defined as an “enclosed area of water, specifically maintained for all forms of water based sport and recreation”. It includes indoor and outdoor pools, freeform leisure pools and specific diving tanks used for general swimming, teaching, training and diving.

Many small pools will be used solely for recreational swimming and will not necessarily adhere to ASA technical standards. It is generally recommended that standard dimensions should be used to allow appropriate levels of competition and training and to help meet safety standards. However, relatively few pools need to be designed to full competition standards or include spectator facilities.

Single community pools should have a minimum shallow water depth of 0.9 m (if there is no learner pool) and a deep end of 1.8 m or 2.0 m. Where a learner/teaching/training pool is provided, the shallow water depth of the main pool should be increased to 1.0 m in order to better cope with tumble turns.

Training for competition, low-level synchronised swimming, and water polo can all take place in a 25 m pool, and with modest spectator seating, the pool will also be able to accommodate competitive events in these activities. Diving from boards, advanced synchronised swimming and more advanced sub-aqua training require deeper water. These can all be accommodated in one pool tank, which ideally should be in addition to the main swimming pool. A dedicated tank for deep-water use may be an essential requirement for some activities at certain levels of competition.

5.1 Facilities Planning Model summary

The FPM identifies eight swimming pools across seven sites, which are highlighted in Table 5.1. This includes the pool at Troutbeck Bridge, which is currently closed. The FPM further indicates that:

 Four of the seven sites are considered to be commercial facilities, which will have some impact on people’s ability to gain access based on venue availability willingness or people’s disposition/ability to acquire memberships etc.  Of all the pools, Kendal Leisure Centre has by far the largest capacity with over nearly 4,000 visits per week in the peak period.  In terms water space per 1,000 population, South Lakeland compares favourably with national and regional supply.

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5.2 Supply

Quantity

Figure 5.1: All swimming pools in South Lakeland

Table 5.1: All swimming pools in South Lakeland

Ref Site Name Pool type Lanes 12 Cascades Health & Fitness Club Main/General 0 14 Casterton School Main/General 4 23 Dallam Boarding House Lido 4 62 Kendal Leisure Centre Main/General 6 62 Kendal Leisure Centre Learner/Teaching/Training 0 63 Ulverston Leisure Centre Main/General 4 65 Langdale Country Club Main/General 1 69 Low Wood Leisure Club Leisure Pool 1 74 Netherwood Spa Learner/Teaching/Training 0 79 Pulse Health & Fitness Learner/Teaching/Training 0 87 Sedbergh School Main/General 4 97 Swan Hotel Health & Fitness Learner/Teaching/Training 0 99 The John Ruskin School Leisure Pool (outdoor) 4 102 The Sanctuary Learner/Teaching/Training 0 103 Troutbeck Bridge Swimming Pool Main/General 4 107 Vital Health & Wellbeing Main/General 0

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Quantity and quality

The KKP assessment identifies 16 swimming pools on 15 sites across South Lakeland.

Figure 5.2 Community accessible pools by quality

Table 5.2 Community accessible pools by quality

Map Pool Changing Site Name Pool type Ref Condition Condition 62 Kendal Leisure Centre Main/General Below average Above average 62 Kendal Leisure Centre Learner/Teaching Below average Above average 63 Ulverston Leisure Centre Main/General Above average Above average 87 Sedbergh School Main/General Good Good

This is significantly different to FPM findings but takes account of smaller pools available, for example, in spa facilities. All main settlements have access to a swimming facility (albeit in most cases these are private with restricted membership). For assessment purposes, member only facilities (i.e. those not available to the community and in some instances too small) are excluded. Troutbeck Bridge Swimming Pool is not included as it is not currently operational. The outdoor John Ruskin School pool is also excluded from the assessment due to the limited number of hours it is available for community use. Sedbergh School, on the other hand, offers reasonable levels of community use, which consultation indicates it is prepared to extend, mainly via block bookings. Pool quality is considered to be adequate given facility age and levels of maintenance required to keep them operational.

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Accessibility

Appropriate walk and drive time accessibility standards can be applied to indoor sports provision to determine deficiencies in provision.

Figure 5.3: Community accessible pools in South Lakeland: 20 min drive time catchments

The normal acceptable standard is a 20 minute walk time (1 mile radial catchment) / 10- 15 minutes for public transport and 20 minute drive time for accessing facilities. The rural nature of South Lakeland suggests that a 20 minute drive time is appropriate.

Figure 5.3 indicates three pools which have important levels of community use. Tables in Appendix D indicate that two thirds (66%) of the population live within 20 minute drive time of these facilities. This reduces to 61.75 % when only taking account of the two pool sites operated by NCL. This compares to the 24% of the community which is within 20 minute walk time of the three facilities, reflecting the very rural nature of the area. Using IMD 10% banding indicators, all sections of the community are able to access the swimming pools relatively equally (details also to be found in Appendix D).

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Figure 5.4: Pools in neighbouring authorities using 2 mile and 5 mile radial catchments.

Table 5.4: Neighbouring pools using 2 and 5 mile radial catchments

Map ID Site Lanes BA01 Dalton Leisure Centre 4 BA02 DW Sports Fitness (Barrow In Furness) 0 BA03 Park Leisure Centre (Barrow) 6 BA03 Park Leisure Centre (Barrow) 0 BA04 Barrow In Furness Fitness & Wellbeing Centre 2 CO01 Millom School 5 LA01 Carnforth Swimming Pool 4 LA02 Hornby Community Swimming Pool 3 LA03 Lakeland Leisure Village 0 LA04 Pine Lake Resort 0 LA05 Whoop Hall Country Club 0 LA06 Capernwray Hall 5

A number of swimming pools are located within a 2 mile border of South Lakeland local authority, most notably to the South West (Barrow) and South (towards Lancaster). No swimming pools are to be found within five miles of the local authority border in Craven, Eden, or Allerdale. This confirms the importance of the current community accessible stock in South Lakeland itself.

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5.3 Demand

Analysis of demand for swimming pools

The Sport England FPM identifies the following:

 When supply and demand of swimming pools is crudely assessed in South Lakeland in purely quantitative terms, the area has a good supply of water space and compares favourably to national and regional averages of water space per 1,000 population.  The majority of demand generated by the resident population in South Lakeland is considered by the FPM to be met by the available network of provision.  Over 1,000 visits per week are not met. This reflects the Authority’s large, rural nature where some people live in areas where it is unlikely that they will travel the distance to ‘express’ their visit. This is pertinent for elements of the population without access to a car or who cannot walk to a venue or use public transport.  The model also indicates that for some South Lakeland demand (in the south of the authority) the nearest facility is in Lancaster which is considered to operate at full capacity. In this context, South Lakeland demand may not be fully accommodated.  In terms of used capacity, there is perceived to be spare capacity all sites in South Lakeland although the facility in Kendal is viewed as being busy at peak times.

Sport England Active People Survey: 2014The most popular sports in South Lakeland

The Sport England Active People Survey and Market Segmentation model 2014 identifies the top five sports within South Lakeland. As with many other areas, swimming and cycling are among the most popular activities and are known to cut across age groups and gender; in South Lakeland over 1 in 9 adults go swimming, on average, at least once a month. At 11.9%, this is greater higher than the North West Regional rate (11.6%) and national rate (11.5%).

Table A7: Most popular sports in South Lakeland7

South Lakeland North West England Sport No. (000s) Rate No. (000s) Rate No. (000s) Rate Swimming 10.1 11.9% 9.9 11.6% 4,896.9 11.5% Cycling 10.0 11.7% 6.7 7.9% 3,458.9 8.1% Gym 6.9 8.1% 9.3 11.0% 4,622.7 10.9% Athletics 4.8 5.6% 5.3 6.2% 2,778.8 6.5% Football 4.5 5.2% 5.8 6.8% 2,689.7 6.3%

5.4 Consultation

NGB key issues

7 Source: Sport England Area Profiles

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Consultation with the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) confirms that:  As with most NGBs the key driver for the ASA is to increase participation, but it understands that it is dependent to a large extent on local providers.  Its policy of developing Pool Partnership Programmes which includes a specific aquatic improvement plan is one in which NCL is considered to be a strong partner in driving up participation and supporting the NGB’s initiatives.

Local consultation

There are significant learn to swim programmes at both Kendal and Ulverston swimming pools which are operated by NCL. NCL has a good relationship with Ulverston Swimming Club and ensures that swimmers are encouraged to move through to the swimming club when they reach level 7 of the ASA National Teaching Plan. NCL indicate that there is pressure on water space particularly in peak times at Ulverston Swimming Pool due to the size of the pool i.e. there is not enough space for public use when the Swimming Club uses the facility to train.

Club Summary of consultation  It has over 200 members and offers competitive swimming, water polo, mini polo and wishes to develop an introduction to synchronised swimming.  It has recently acquired more pool time to help satisfy its requirements, however, there continues to be demand from members and coaches for more pool time. Kendal  It is able to run a range of galas each year including one for local schools Swimming which supports the competitive development of swimmers and cites that it Club has a good relationship with NCL.  Facilities are, however, limited with an absence of electronic timing system, and limited spectator seating.  The Club wishes to work with NCL and Kendal tri club to build upon the pool time which can be made available, the improvement of facilities and opportunities for all members. USC has c.100 members with most members local to Ulverston.  The swimming pool is well maintained.  NCL has proved to be flexible in extending opening hours for the Club.  Although considered an adequate training facility the swimming pool is Ulverston unable to host galas due to its lack of spectator seating. Swimming  USC’s key concern is the increase in pool hire costs over the past four years Club (from £25,000 per annum to £40,000 per annum which is mainly due to additional hours used, particularly in peak times.  The Club is generally happy with the amount of pool time that it has and has no plans for expansion.  It is keen to be involved in any potential developments at the Ulverston site.  Have good relationships with NCL and are working with it to increase levels of opportunity. Ulverston Kendal TC hires the pool twice per week and has to restrict access to its and  Kendal sessions to ensure quality coaching. It also has a good relationship with NCL management and is considering Triathlon  working with the KSC to try and extend its time in the pool. This is not clubs considered a major issue but will improve the quality of its offer to members.  KTC is also considering working with NCL to develop events

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5.5 Summary of key facts and issues

 The FPM indicates that there are eight pools on seven sites.  The FPM also indicates that in terms water space per 1,000 population, South Lakeland compares favourably with national and regional supply.  KKP’s audit identifies 16 pools on 15 sites, some of which are ‘discounted’ from subsequent modelling because of their size/accessibility.  The four pools with significant community access in South Lakeland are Kendal and Ulverston leisure centres (three pools) and Sedbergh School  The facility at Kendal Leisure Centre accommodates both a teaching pool and 6 lane main pool.  Ulverston pool is very small at 7.5m x 25m but is well used. The site has received investment over the past few years with the changing rooms considered to be above average; it does suffer from not being part of a larger complex.  The quality of Kendal pools is above average but reflect their age. The stock is, however, mostly fit for purpose.  Investment in the existing swimming pool stock will be required over the period of the Strategy.  61% of residents live within a 20 minute drive of a swimming pool if just NCL operated facilities are counted. This rises to 66 % if Sedbergh swimming pool is included.  Market segmentation indicates that the swimming participation in South Lakeland is slightly better than North West and National participation rates.  There is little evidence to suggest that many existing voluntary clubs have the ability to raise participation rates in swimming activity.  Ulverston Swimming Club has an excellent relationship with NCL confirming the operator’s flexible approach. Numbers are, however, reducing because the Club has seen major increases in hire fees over the past three years. This increase is passed on to swimmers directly and the club reports that this has contributed to a fall in numbers.  Kendal Swimming Club is generally satisfied with the amount of water time it has. It runs a range of galas throughout the year and suggests that Kendal facilities are generally fit for purpose but are ‘tired looking’  Triathlon clubs are also generally happy with their swimming times and are working with NCL to help increase participation.  It is estimated that there is capacity within existing swimming facilities to accommodate latent and unmet demand, within the District, even accounting for the projected growth of population up until 2025 (using POPgroup data), although Ulverston Swimming Pool, in particular, has a full programme.

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SECTION 6: HEALTH AND FITNESS SUITES

Health and fitness facilities are normally defined by a minimum of 20 stations. A station is a piece of static fitness equipment and a larger health and fitness centre with more stations will offer a more attractive offer to both members and casual users. Fitness suites provide a valuable way for people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities to introduce physical exercise into daily lives with the obvious benefits in health, fitness and wellbeing.

6.1 Supply

Quantity

Figure 6.1 shows all the identified health and fitness suites in South Lakeland. It identifies that the more densely populated areas within South Lakeland are, generally, well catered for in terms of the fitness provision available. Some areas with sparser populations also have nearby facilities that can accommodate demand.

Figure 6.1: Health& fitness suites with 20+ stations in S. Lakeland over population density

Research undertaken for the assessment report identifies nine health and fitness suites offering 20 stations or more within South Lakeland. The largest is the facility at Kendal Leisure Centre which has 60 stations. There is a total of 229 stations within the nine identified health and fitness suites. This does not include facilities located at Troutbeck Bridge Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre which has a history of opening and closing on a relatively regular basis.

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Table 6.1: All fitness facilities in South Lakeland District Council area

Map Site Name Access Policy* Stations Ref 12 Cascades Health & Fitness Club Pay and Play 16 17 Coniston Sports & Social Centre Pay and Play 10 24 Dallam School Sports Club/CAU 21 36 GSK Sports Complex Pay and Play 20 53 Kendal RUFC Club Registered Membership use 8 60 Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Registered Membership use 20 62 Kendal Leisure Centre Pay and Play 60 63 Ulverston Leisure Centre Pay and Play 30 65 Langdale Country Club Pay and Play 17 69 Low Wood Leisure Club Registered Membership use 29 74 Netherwood Spa Pay and Play 15 79 Pulse Health &Fitness Registered Membership use 23 Rhumes Barn & Church Bridge Playing 84 Registered Membership use Field 10 Swan Hotel Health & Fitness (Newby 97 Pay and Play Bridge) 15 102 The Sanctuary Registered Membership use 22 103 Troutbeck Bridge Swimming Pool & Fitness Pay and Play 25 105 Ulverston Health Club Pay and Play 40 Vital Health & Wellbeing (old England Hotel 107 Registered Membership use & Spa) 17 *CAU- Community Association Use

Quality

It is assumed that private health and fitness providers operate a good standard of facility. In most instances KKP is not able to access these because of commercial sensitivity.

Table 6.2: Health and fitness suites in South Lakeland (20 stations or more)

No. of Site name Access policy Condition stations Dallam School Sports Club/CAU 21 Not assessed Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Registered Membership use 20 Not assessed Kendal Leisure Centre Pay and Play 60 Good Ulverston Leisure Centre Pay and Play 30 Good Low Wood Leisure Club Registered Membership use 29 Not assessed Pulse Health and Fitness Registered Membership use 23 Not assessed The Sanctuary Registered Membership use 22 Not assessed Not open at time Troutbeck Bridge Pool /Fitness Pay and Play 25 of study Ulverston Health Club Pay and Play 40 Not assessed

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Table 6.2 indicates that there are only 90 health and fitness stations accessible to the general public (where people are not able or unwilling to be members of private health clubs). Of those facilities offering pay and play access, the age of the stock is fairly young, the oldest being the 1997 facility at GSK Sports Complex (which has had no recorded refurbishment since). The other facilities were all built or refurbished within the past 12 years. Both Kendal and Ulverston leisure centres have very recently had major investment in the health and fitness offer (2014). Both have expanded their offer and upgraded the facilities. This has resulted in the removal of studio space at Ulverston Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, which caused some concern among local users.

Quality assessments

As noted, the quality assessments conducted for health and fitness facilities are limited, due to the commercial nature of the majority. Of the four assessed, the two local authority facilities Kendal Leisure Centre and Ulverston Leisure Centre, were both rated as good. Dallam School is rated as above average and GSK Sports Complex poor. The commercial sites not assessed for the purposes of this report are:

 Cascades Health & Fitness Club  Pulse Health and Fitness  Coniston Sports And Social Centre  The Sanctuary  Swan Hotel Health & Fitness  Rhumes Barn & Church Bridge (Newby Bridge) Playing Field  Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC  Kendal Rugby Union Football Club  Langdale Country Club  Ulverston Health Club  Low Wood Leisure Club  Netherwood Spa  Vital Health & Wellbeing (Old England Hotel & Spa)

Accessibility and availability

Auditing of the health and fitness suites has shown that five facilities are available either on a pay and play or sports club/community association use basis and four offer registered membership use. Sport England’s classification of access type defines registered membership use facilities as publically accessible. For health and fitness suites, this generally means a monthly membership fee which can vary significantly. Whilst an expensive monthly fee does not generally enable public or community access in the truest sense, budget health and fitness providers offer membership from as little as £7.99 a month in some parts of the Country. The cheaper option facilities do not, however, appear to be available in South Lakeland.

South Lakeland residents have a relatively wide choice of both casual access and membership only facilities. The health and fitness suites provided by Kirkby Lonsdale and Kendal rugby clubs are provided for the sole use of members of the clubs, in order to improve strength and conditioning for all players.

Most available health and fitness suites have extensive opening hours, although the joint use of school sites does limit access to after school hours only. This is the case at Dallam School for example, where the fitness suite is open from 17.00 – 21.00 on weekdays and all day on a weekend. This impacts upon ‘would be’ daytime users.

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6.2 Demand

Health and fitness via exercising in a gym or class environment is a highly popular form of exercise across South Lakeland, appealing to men and women across a wide range of age groups. To identify the adequacy of the quantity of provision a demand calculation based on an assumption that ‘UK penetration rates’ (identified as the average percentage of the population that are likely to take part in health and fitness) will increase slightly in the future is applied. Population increases are also factored in to enable a calculation of whether current supply will meet future demand.

Table 6.5: UK penetration rates for health and fitness suites in South Lakeland

Current Future Future

(2012) (2025) (2025) Adult population 103,456 110,150 110,150 UK penetration rate 12% 12% 14% Number of potential members 12,414 13,200 15,400 Number of visits per week (1.5/member) 18,622 19,800 23,100 % of visits in peak time 65 65 65 No. of visits in peak time (equivalent to no. of stations 385 required i.e. no. of visits/39 weeks*65%) 310 330

According to UK penetration rates there is a current need for 310 stations across South Lakeland, with a current supply of 245 stations suggesting a deficit of 65 stations. There are different estimates as to projected growth in population with the POPgroup data indicating growth up to 110,150 by 2025. If this is the case, demand will increase by a further 20 stations. If, however, the level of usage was to increase to (say) 14% there would be demand for an additional 75 stations. The nature of this demand is, however, likely to be dispersed so supply of a large health and fitness suite in a particular area is unlikely to satiate demand.

What is of interest but is not highlighted by the penetration rates, is the population change by age band, which is likely to have a more significant impact on demand for health and fitness facilities. One of the most notable points is the progressive decline in the number of 45-54 year olds, falling by 3,409 (-21.6%) over the first half of the projection (to 2024).

Furthermore, there is predicted to be decline in the number of 16-24 year olds, (-18.0%) in the first period (up to 2024) followed by growth back to -15.2% in the second period. Consequently, Sport England’s target of ‘increasing the number of 14-25 year olds playing sport once a week’ may prove difficult as the numerical stasis would represent a decrease in participation rates.

There is a continuous increase in the numbers of persons aged 65+ - an increase of +23.1% in the first period continuing to rise to +46.7% between 2012 and 2037. While the age group represented 25.5% of South Lakeland’s population in 2012 it is projected to be 37.1% of the total by 2037. There is a need to consider varying the offer made to this group.

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6.3 Supply and demand analysis

Health and fitness facilities have been a very successful addition to sports centres over the past three decades and the income derived helps to offset the cost/underpin the viability of other aspects of leisure provision, for example swimming. South Lakeland currently has a total of 245 fitness stations across eight sites that are accessible at some level for community use. Based on ‘UK penetration rates’ there is a predicted need for 330 stations by 2025, indicating a deficit of 85 stations.

6.4 Summary

A wide selection of health and fitness suites offered by different types of body, cater for different market segments across South Lakeland. The current stock of fitness suites has been improved in the local authority centres in Kendal and Ulverston.

6.4 Summary of key facts and issues

 There are nine health and fitness suites of 20 or more stations within South Lakeland, all of which are available to the community, providing a total of 254 stations.  The largest facility has 60 stations and is located at Kendal Leisure Centre.  The assessment includes the health and fitness suite located at Troutbeck Bridge Swimming Pool and Fitness which is due to open in Spring 2015  The more densely populated areas of South Lakeland are seemingly well catered for in terms of the number of health and fitness suites available, whilst more sparsely populated areas also generally have access to nearby facilities (some of which are privately managed facilities).  The two local authority health and fitness suites are both rated as good, having extended the offer following investment in 2014. There are four commercial health and fitness facilities, one at a school and one at a rugby club.  Using ‘UK penetration rates’ the demand in the peak period is for 310 stations. If projected growth in population is in line with the South Lakeland Core Strategy the number of stations required to satiate demand is approximately 85 stations, all other things being equal by 2025.  It is unlikely that provision of this number of facilities in one or two places will completely satisfy demand due to the dispersed nature of the demand across the District.  It is not uncommon for the private sector to develop health and fitness facilities where they identify a commercial opportunity (which is an important aspect of the supply).

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SECTION 7: FACILITY MEMBERSHIP AND USAGE

To determine the reach and significance of specific facilities, raw data provided by NCL on users of facilities across South Lakeland was analysed. This enables identification of the home location of all registered users over a three month period. This usage not only includes health and fitness members, but also swimming lesson members, sports course members, sports hall users and all other users that have activated their membership card over the analysis period.

Figure 7.1 indicates the wide area from which members travel to use Kendal and Ulverston leisure centres and shows that the vast majority of members are residents in South Lakeland. Patterns of travel can be discerned from the map with the majority of members of Kendal Leisure Centre resident within the town and mainly to the South, although there are pockets to the East and West. The majority of Ulverston Leisure Centre members live in the town with others also travelling from the far north of the District and over the border from Barrow in Furness.

Figure 7.1: All NCL members of Kendal and Ulverston leisure centres- 3 month period

Table 7.1: Percentage share of NCL members

Number Percentage Ulverston 970 26.5% Kendal 2,690 73.5%

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Figure 7.2: KLC members by location with 20 min walk and 20 min drive time catchments

Table 7.2: Members drive and walk time percentages to KLC

Number Percentage Within 1 Mile of KLC 1,236 45.9% Outside 1 Mile of KLC 1,454 54.1% Number Percentage Within South Lakeland 2,504 93.1% Outside South Lakeland 186 6.9% Number Percentage Within 20 Minutes’ drive 2,341 87.0% Outside 20 Minutes’ drive 349 13.0%

Figure 7.2 and Table 7.2 indicate the membership spread for KLC. Quite clearly, KLC is a very important facility for residents of South Lakeland; 93% of members are currently resident in the District (suggesting that only 7% of members live elsewhere). The data used does not take account of day users, who may travel to the Lake District for other attractions and use the facility as an alternative when the weather is inclement. Using the 20 minute drive time assessment, it can also be seen that just under 90% of members are within this catchment suggesting that KLC is accessible using the standard rural definition of accessibility.

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Figure 7.3: ULC members by location with 20 min walk and 20 min drive time catchments

Table 7.3: Members drive and walk time percentages to ULC

Number Percentage Within 1 Mile ULC 516 53.2% Outside 1 Mile ULC 454 46.8% Number Percentage Within South Lakeland 841 86.7% Outside South Lakeland 129 13.3% Number Percentage Within 20 Minutes’ Drive 848 87.4% Outside 20 Minutes’ Drive 122 12.6%

Figure 7.3 and Table 7.3 indicate the membership spread for ULC only. As identified above, it caters for approximately one third of the membership of KLC. It does serve a local market with nearly half of its members living with one mile of the facility and just under 90% living within a 20 minute drive time. It has a slightly larger percentage of users from outside the District, but this is probably due to the proximity of Barrow in Furness rather than any specific desire for non-residents to wish to travel to attend such a facility.

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Deprivation and membership data

A key driver for the Council is to ensure that community sports facilities serve the needs of all residents and contribute to the wider health inequalities and well-being focus of the Council. As such we have analysed the users at both facilities (all members and South Lakeland residents) based on the health ranking of their postcode.

Figure 7.4: Members of facilities set against health deprivation

Health Deprivation Health Deprivation 40% 40%

30% 30%

20% 20%

10% 10%

0% 0% Most deprived Least deprived Most deprived Least deprived Health Deprivation - South Lakeland Health Deprivation - South Lakeland Health Deprivation - Kendal Members Health Deprivation - Ulverston Members

IMD data does not show any significant health deprivation in South Lakeland i.e in the most deprived 20%. Figure 7.4 indicates that the membership at KLC broadly reflects the population with regard to health deprivation; however, significantly more members at ULC (23.7%) live in areas of high deprivation (using the worst 20%). Given the emphasis on health and well-being in South Lakeland, consideration will need to be given as to how facilities can continue to contribute to engaging with a greater proportion of its health deprived communities.

The IMD: barriers to housing and services area is another key measure used particularly in rural areas to measure the physical and financial accessibility to housing and key local services. It is split into two sub domains which include geographical and wider barriers.

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Figure 7.5: South Lakeland IMD – Barriers domain

Table 7.4: IMD 2010 ‘Barriers to Housing & Services’ deprivation domain

IMD 2010 Populations Indices of South Lakeland Multiple Barriers to Housing & Services Deprivation 2010 Deprivation 10% bands Persons Population % Persons Population %

00 - 10% 0 0.00% 19,440 18.7% 10 - 20% 0 0.00% 12,656 12.2% 20 - 30% 4098 3.95% 1,489 1.4% 30 - 40% 3842 3.70% 11,129 10.7% 40 - 50% 7963 7.68% 12,574 12.1% 50 - 60% 15744 15.18% 9,605 9.3% 60 - 70% 25049 24.15% 3,500 3.4% 70 - 80% 22439 21.63% 18,996 18.3% 80 - 90% 17583 16.95% 9,876 9.5% 90 - 100% 7023 6.77% 4,476 4.3% Total 103,741 100.0% 103,741 100.0%

Approximately 30% of the resident population is in the highest area of deprivation (using the 20% indicator), in areas where access to services is at its weakest.

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Figure 7.6: Membership data set against Barriers to Housing & services deprivation domain

Ulverston Leisure Centre membership Kendal Leisure Centre membership

Barriers to Housing & Services Barriers to Housing & Services 30% Deprivation 30% Deprivation

20% 20%

10% 10%

0% 0% Most deprived Least deprived Most deprived Least deprived Housing & Services Deprivation - South Lakeland Housing & Services Deprivation - South Lakeland Housing & Services Deprivation - Ulverston Members Housing & Services Deprivation - Kendal Members

Both Kendal and Ulverston have fewer members in the areas of higher deprivation than those in the least deprived areas, indicating the location of the facilities within towns and the lack of access to them from the rural communities.

Table 7.5, overleaf, identifies membership data by age profile. The highlighted cells are ones which appear to have significant usage compared to other age groups at that particular facility. For example, both centres have a relatively high membership from 15 – 24 year olds reflecting national trends. In addition KLC has a particularly high number of 5-9 year olds, suggesting that the centre is able to convert those on swimming lessons into members. KLC also sees smaller spikes in membership in the 45-49 and 65-69 age.

Both of the facilities indicate a general reduction in membership as the age groups get older although KLC does appear to have a spike in membership from 65-69 years; this may indicate that people of newly pensionable age are attracted to the programme of activity offered by KLC (although there is room for further increases). It should be noted that the 65+ age group is expected to rise by 4,678 (+16.8%) more people up till 2037, so it will be necessary to take account of this via programming and judicious management during this period.

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Table 7.5: Membership data by age profile

Gender Ulverston Kendal Grand Total Female 487 1,436 1,923 Male 483 1,252 1,735 Grand Total

Age band Ulverston Kendal Total 0-4 2 62 64 5-9 8 368 376 10-14 15 101 116 15-19 107 264 371 20-24 117 235 352 25-29 65 240 305 30-34 54 176 230 35-39 52 170 222 40-44 79 198 277 45-49 81 224 305 50-54 75 167 242 55-59 49 144 193 60-64 63 88 151 65-69 62 104 166 70-74 29 37 66 75-79 16 17 33 80-84 2 7 9 85-89 2 0 2 90+ 0 0 0 (Blank) 92 88 180 Total 970 2,690 3,660

Summary

 KLC has nearly 75% of the membership usage of facilities in South Lakeland, indicating the large population and catchment area it serves. The membership indicates that KLC is a significant facility for the residents of the District with little usage from non-residents.  Consultation suggests that the excellent transport links and variation of the facility mix significantly contribute to its popularity.  KLC appears to be popular with all age groups (from the membership data) but in particular with the 15-29 year olds, 45-49 and 65-69 year olds.  ULC is a smaller facility with a much smaller membership. It is incumbent on NCL to analyse the impact of investment in the new facilities moving forward (particularly given that local users have voiced concern at the removal of the studio space on site).  There is a general reduction in membership with older age groups. However, consideration will need to be given to programmes of activity and encouraging people to remain active longer, if facilities are genuinely going to accommodate all sectors of the community (with a projected increase in South Lakeland of an ageing population by 2025).  Both facilities are well used by residents.

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SECTION 8: INDOOR TENNIS COURTS

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is the NGB for all tennis provision within the UK and administers the sport at national and regional level. It uses the terms traditional and non- traditional to describe indoor building types:

Traditional: A permanent structure made of traditional materials using traditional construction techniques. This commonly takes the form of steel or timber portal frame spanning the full length of the court (including run backs) clad in a material to suit local conditions e.g. metal cladding, brickwork or timber boarding.

Non-traditional: A permanent or non-permanent structure made of non-traditional materials using non-traditional construction techniques. Three types of structure fall into this category:

 Air supported structures (air halls)  Framed fabric structures  Tensile structures

8.1 Supply

Quantity

There is one facility with indoor tennis courts in South Lakeland, this at Ulverston Leisure Centre. This has four indoor acrylic courts supplemented by three outdoor polymeric courts and two floodlit synthetic grass courts. The indoor courts were built in 2001 and refurbished in 2004. The site is operated by NCL on behalf of SLDC. This is the largest indoor tennis facility in Cumbria; the two other indoor tennis venues are located in Carlisle and Penrith.

Quality

Opened 15 years ago the facility is not fit for purpose in a modern sense. It has no showers or toilet facilities and is beset by problems of condensation at specific times of the year. In addition, building heating is difficult given its size. It is necessary, therefore, for it to close at certain times of the year due to flooding (caused by the condensation). In addition, anecdotal evidence suggests that the roof is also not fit for purpose as it had a life expectancy of only 15 years (this requires further technical inspection which is outside the scope of this needs assessment).

8.2 Demand

Sport England estimates that people will travel up to 30 minutes to a specialist facility such as an indoor tennis centre. Figure 8.1 indicates the 30 minute drive time and it is estimated that c.78,300 of South Lakeland’s population (which equates to 75%) is within 30 minutes’ drive time of Ulverston Tennis Centre. The site is, however, currently underutilised and very rarely are all four courts concurrently used for tennis, suggesting that the facility is not financially sustainable. The projected growth in population (POPgroup data) up until 2025 is unlikely to result in an increased level of demand for tennis which will exceed the current supply of indoor courts.

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Figure 8.1 Map to indicate 30 minute drive time from Ulverston Tennis Centre

Table 8.1: South Lakeland Population (Census 2011) within/outwith a 30 minute drive time catchment of Ulverston Leisure Centre

Ulverston Leisure Centre 30 Minute drive time Population Population %

Within catchment 34,522 33.3

Outwith catchment 69,136 66.7

Total 103,658 100.0

8.3 Consultation

Ulverston Tennis Centre was built with a mixture of LTA loan (£60,000) and grant funding (£90,000); the shortfall was made up by SLDC. The initial funding agreement (for 25 years) suggests that any default on the programming and facility will result in the need for payback to the LTA. Operated by NLC, on behalf of SLDC, there is a complex partnership arrangement between SLDC and LTA which ensures a minimum number of practice and competition hours per annum. Both parties acknowledge the difficulty of making this site (at the very minimum) cost neutral. With that in mind Cumbria LTA and NCL (on behalf of SLDC) have re-negotiated the agreement; the new arrangements come into place from April 2015 and will allow for:

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 Two courts remaining as marked only for tennis.  The nearest two courts are being marked for badminton and also being programmed for other activities, such as spinning classes.  The volume of time allocated to Cumbria LTA for tennis activity has been reduced from 600 to 300 hours per annum.  NCL is taking over the loan agreement from Cumbria LTA.

Morecambe Bay Archers uses the indoor tennis centre twice per week in the winter but is keen to find another venue more suited to its needs as it currently has county shooters. In general, the Club is happy with the length of the facility although an over shoot of an extra 50 yards would be preferable. It also reports that NCL has been helpful in supporting its developments and aspirations.

8.4 Summary of key facts and issues

There are several options for the site. It will be necessary to consider use of Ulverston Tennis Centre within the context of the wider site development as current demand for tennis in the area may make the venue unsustainable. As a stand-alone site (without showers and toilet facilities) it will be difficult to ensure its long term financial stability.

The LTA is keen to develop tennis in the local areas but as an NGB does not have the resource to deploy local staff. It will, therefore, be necessary to consider training local NCL staff to deliver Cardio Tennis and other programmes which the LTA are promoting. There are a number of locally based well qualified coaches so the opportunity for a programme of talent development should also be available to help drive up participation.

The Ulverston Tennis Centre site is in a good location with excellent transport links and accessibility from the town centre. The split site arrangement with the pool is not conducive to what customers expect from a modern accessible facility. It is also labour intensive and, as already alluded to, not energy efficient. The potential options, therefore, include (not in any order of priority):

Option 1

Continue to maintain the site, keeping two tennis courts available for exclusive tennis use and offering a range of physical activity options on the other two courts.

This is effectively the status quo situation as it reflects arrangements coming into effect as of 1 April 2015. The new agreement is intended to allow NCL greater flexibility to drive up participation in physical activity and, thus, income generation, leading to a more sustainable overall facility.

Advantages Disadvantages  The faults in the roof and ventilation in the  Pragmatic, flexible approach to tennis centre have not been addressed so programming should lead to maintenance costs are likely to continue to increased numbers taking part in mount annually. physical activity.  The condensation issue leads to closure of  Qualified coaches available locally to the site each year, leading to loss of income help drive up increased tennis and is not conducive to a modern sporting/ activity. physical activity experience – of any type.  Potential to maximise income from  The alternative activities are still taking place

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the site. in a space not suitable to hold them  LTA is a partner in the development (consultees indicated that the space was too so all parties working towards the cold in winter for classes), it does not have a same goals. sprung floor and any activities to music impact on the court sports directly.  There are still no toilets or changing accommodation in the building.  This facility and the swimming pool and fitness requires separate staffing (and thus incurs extra cost).

Option 2

Partnership approach with GSK – GSK produced a separate report in 2013 exploring options on how it might replace or redevelop its existing sports and social facilities due to its decision to construct a new Biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility at its Ulverston site. The main findings were that a partnership approach is needed between NCL and GSK to produce the best facilities and ensure maximum efficiencies for management of the site and to ensure facilities are protected and/or enhanced via the new development (in line with national planning policy). The GSK report suggests that the following facilities will be needed in the Ulverston area:

Facility basis of requirement

Basis of requirement Existing swimming pool in need of significant refurbishment and current demand near/at capacity. 6 lane 25m swimming pool Sauna & steam room provided in association with redeveloped swimming pool and gym based on user demand. Other than the existing GSK facility, there is no publicly accessible 4 court sports hall sports hall in Ulverston Indoor & outdoor tennis Maintain current indoor and AGP courts and consider whether courts there is demand for the tarmac courts. Current gyms at GSK and Priory Road are small and restrict 50 station gym number of users at any one time. Latent demand estimates indicate that there is demand for a larger gym. Current size of studio restricts activities and utilisation to there is a Aerobics / dance studio need to provide appropriate space with flexibility in uses. Provision of flexible space for community events, private and Community room(s) corporate hire. Replacement/ supplement existing surface with modern 3G multi-use pitch specification to reflect user demand. Replacement of existing pitches used by GSK Ulverston Rangers Grass football pitches 5/7 a side football pitches replacement of existing pitches used by GSK Ulverston Rangers Juniors

The report further indicates that these proposals will form part of a detailed business case to establish the viability of facilities over a 25 year period. The business case will also need to establish full lifecycle costs, including replacement funding for equipment to ensure the facility remains a high quality venue throughout its lifecycle.

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Advantages Disadvantages  Capital costs for such a facility will be high  Economies of scale for management on and there will be a need to draw in one site. external funding from a range of agencies,  Physical activity will be concentrated which cannot be guaranteed. under one roof which will lead to increased  There may have to be an interim closure income generation. of the pool and/or tennis centre as  Modern facilities which are fit for purpose building the facilities will incur disruption of and energy efficient. the site.  Potential for capital investment from GSK  Although this is an amalgamation of which will enhance community use. existing facilities into one site, the sports  Cross subsidy between different facility complex is considered large for at town of elements will allow increased range of c.13,000 and cannot be guaranteed to activities, which will appeal to a wider drive increases in physical activity and cross section of the population. income.  Continuing problems with condensation  A full feasibility and master plan of the site and ventilation of the facility will be will need to be developed to ensure that addressed as part of the new build. all options are considered  In addition to improved facilities there will be additional community use and studio space at the site.  As a modern, new, attractive site a new leisure centre can be used to help market Ulverston and draw in users who make use of the outdoor activities in the Lakes.  It will offer a 4 court hall which may be used during the day (not available currently).  The facility will be large and modern enough to offer exhibition space should this be required in Ulverston.

Option 3: Closure of the tennis centre

It is suggested that the Ulverston Tennis Centre makes a substantial net operating loss. It is in a poor state of repair with work needed annually on the roof and issues with ventilation and condensation. The costs for maintenance are likely to increase in time. In addition, as identified above the facility does not have adequate toilets or changing accommodation. Due to the legal agreements which are allied to the loan and grants from the LTA, any final closure may be subject to fees and financial claw back clauses. However, this may be offset by the likely increasing costs of repairs to the facility. The current changes to programming agreed with Cumbria LTA have led to increased flexibility of use which is starting to help reduce the deficit and suggests that a more flexible sports hall type space is required on site.

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SECTION 9: ARTIFICIAL GRASS PITCHES

It is worth noting that the needs assessment of artificial grass pitches (AGPs) would normally be undertaken within the parameters of Sport England’s new Playing Pitch Strategy (PPS) methodology; which would take account of the supply and demand for both training and matches of football and hockey as well as including local demands on grass pitches. The approach to this study is to adopt a supply and demand approach for hockey and assess the AGP needs for football by undertaking strategic consultation with NGBs rather than following the bespoke PPS methodology. This also includes an understanding of the number, geographic distribution and condition of the AGPs currently available and planned.

AGPs supplement good quality natural turf pitches by providing playing, training and education facilities with a consistent surface throughout the year. In addition, a full size venue can provide a large space, suitable for dividing into separate areas to deliver activity.

The development of artificial grass surfaces that replicate the playing qualities of good quality natural grass has been beneficial for hockey, rugby and football in particular. The improved qualities of these has been recognised by the international governing bodies of these sports and they have each amended their rules to allow the use of AGPs in their competitions. There is a wide variety of types of AGPs, most of which look similar, but may comprise different materials, be manufactured via different techniques and be designed for use in different ways.

Aligned to the funding challenges faced by local authorities and the requirement to maintain natural turf pitches, there is a move towards developing larger hub sites which can accommodate both AGPs and natural turf. This ensures greater intensity of use at hub sites, thus minimising the need to continue to provide the number of natural turf pitches presently being maintained. This has been a key movement within the FA and other NGBs, and one which seeks to minimise the financial burden of pitch sports.

Table 9.1: Types of AGP

Surface type Category Suitability Long pile 3G (65mm with Rugby surface – must comply with IRB type 22 shock pad) Rubber Football surface crumb Long pile 3G (55-60mm) Preferred football surface Short pile 3G (40mm) Acceptable surface for some competitive football Sand filled Competitive hockey and football training Sand Preferred hockey surface and suitable for football Sand dressed training Preferred hockey surface and suitable for football Water Water based training if irrigated.

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Just as different pitch surfaces are suitable for different sports, each sport has specific requirement on pitch size. This is reflects the level of competition that is to be accommodated. Table 9.2 shows that although a full size pitch of over 6,000m2 is required for senior hockey and football, smaller pitches can be useful for junior competition. In addition, half size and three quarter size pitches can be useful for training for all age groups.

Competitive football can take place on third generation turf (3G) surfaces. Only competition up to (but not including) regional standard can take place on a 40mm pile. Football training can take place on sand and water based surfaces but is not the preferred option.

From the 2014/15 season, all 3G pitches of all sizes wishing to be used for competitive play outside the football National League System (NLS) i.e. Step 7 and below, are required be tested in accordance with FA or FIFA standards. A pitch passing the test will be approved and added to a national FA Register. AGPs need to be tested every three years to remain on the Register.

Table 9.2: AGP dimension requirements for different sports

Recommended pitch size Recommended pitch size without run off (metres) including run off (metres) Age and sport 2) Area Width Length Area (m ) Width Length 2) (m ) Hockey Senior hockey 55 91.4 5027 63 101.4 6388.2 Junior hockey 43 55 2365 50.7 63 3194.1 Football Mini soccer U7/U8 27.5 36.5 1003.75 33 42 1386 Mini soccer 36.5 55 2007.5 42 60 2520 U9/U10 Youth 11/12 45.5 73 3321.5 51 78.5 4003.5 Youth 13/14 50 82 4100 55.5 87.5 4856.25 Youth 15/16 55 91 5005 60.5 97 5868.5 Youth 17/18 64 100 6400 69.5 106 7367 Over 18 (senior) 64 100 6400 71 106 7367 Rugby union Full size 70 100 6500 75 110 8250 Training 36.5 55 2007.5 42.5 61 2592.5

9.1 Supply

The aim of this section is to identify and map full size AGPs with a view to providing a strategic overview of the current supply in South Lakeland. In addition, some local consultation has been undertaken with a range of clubs which use AGPs to assess whether there are any current major capacity issues.

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Figure 9.1: All AGPs in South Lakeland

Table 9.2: All identified AGPs in South Lakeland

Ref Site Name Subtype No. Facility Condition

14 Casterton School Sand Filled 1 60m x100m Above average Coniston Sports And Social 17 Sand Filled 2 18x 36 m Not assessed Centre Rubber crumb 24 Dallam School 1 60m x100m Above average pile (3G) 53 Kendal RUFC Sand Filled 1 15x 30m Not assessed 57 Kirkbie Kendal School Sand Filled 1 60m x100m Above average 63 Ulverston Leisure Centre Sand Filled 1 62 x 103m Above average 80 Queen Elizabeth School Sand Filled 1 55x 100 Not assessed 81 Queen Katherine School Sand Filled 1 60m x100m Above average 87 Sedbergh School Sand Filled 1 70x 100 Below average 100 The Lakes School Sand Filled 1 60m x100m Below average Windermere St Anne's 112 Sand Filled 1 60m x100m Not assessed School

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Quantity and quality

Six of the eight sites assessed are either above average or good. Sedbergh and the Lakes Schools AGPs are recorded as below average. Windermere St Anne’s, along with its other facilities is not available for community use so the facility was not available for assessment. Coniston Sports and Social Club and Kendal RUFC were not assessed due to their small size.

Availability

Figure 9.3 indicates the geographic location of the full size AGPs in relation to ward boundaries. Figure 9.4 shows population within a 20 minutes’ drive time of the AGPs. Table 9.3 identifies the population within those ward boundaries providing a very crude assessment of availability of AGPs to the local population.

Figure 9.3: South Lakeland full size AGP on Local Area Partnership Boundaries

As shown on the map and confirmed in Table 9.3 overleaf, the three local area partnerships of Grange and Cartmel, High Furness and Upper Kent (total population, c. 22,850: do not have an AGP within their boundary. The ward of Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale has the best supply per capita access to an AGP of 1:6,000. This is a crude assessment and does not take account of travel times, available community use time etc.

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Table 9.3: South Lakeland LAPs and full size AGPs

No. of MYE 2013 South Lakeland Local Area Partnership Full Size AGP pitches Population Central Lakes 2 2 12,741 Grange and Cartmel 0 - 9,548 High Furness 0 - 6,927 Kendal 2 2 28,830 Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale 2 2 5,996 South Westmorland 1 1 17,302 Ulverston and Low Furness 1 1 15,725 Upper Kent 0 - 6,387 Total 8 8 103,456

Figure 9.4: South Lakeland AGPs with 20 minute drive time overlaid

Figure 9.4 indicates that only a small proportion of the District is not considered to be within 20 minutes’ drive time of an artificial grass pitch. It is estimated that this equates to just over 11% (11,980 people) none of whom are resident in areas of high deprivation.

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Access and availability

AGP Comment Built in 2002 and refurbished in 2009. Kirkby Lonsdale Hockey Club Casterton uses this facility. Built in 2009, this full sized floodlit 3G AGP is available from 17.30 – 21.00 on weekdays, and from 09.00-17.00 at weekends. It is ideal for Dallam football and can be divided into three smaller pitches for training sessions or 7 a side matches. It is relatively new and used by a range of clubs including Kendal Football Club for training. Built in 2005 this is available from 17.30 – 22.00 on weekdays and Kirkbie Kendal School from 09.00 – 18.00 at weekends. It is home to three hockey clubs, which reportedly work well together. Built in 1990, this facility was refurbished in 2006. This site is available Ulverston Leisure for hire from 09.00 – 22.00 each weekday and from 09.00 – 18.00 at Centre weekends. It is used/hired by Ulverston Victoria High School on a regular basis. Built in 2000, Kirkby Lonsdale Hockey Club is based at this site and Queen Elizabeth School Casterton. Built in 1993, this facility was refurbished in 2008. It is available from 17.30 – 22.00 on weekdays and on Sundays from 12.00 – 16.00. The Queen Katherine School reports that the facility is used up to 90% of the time. It is School unable to host Kendal Ladies Hockey Club fixtures as the facility does not meet league standard. School indicates its desire to have a 2nd carpet (3G preferably). Sedbergh School Mainly school use, it was built in 2000. The Lakes School Built in 2001, Windermere Hockey Club is based at this site. Windermere St Anne's Not currently available for community use, it was built in 1991 and School refurbished in 2006.

9.2 Demand

Football

Kendal Football Club plays in the Northern Premier League; this is Step 4 (Tier 8) of the Football Pyramid. The site is owned by the Clarks Foundation and its teams train at Dallam School (approximately 15 minutes’ drive); this is considered to be of good quality. The Club is growing and has two men’s and two women’s adult teams as well as an academy with 11 teams across all age groups. It is situated very close to Kendal Cricket Club and is within walking distance of Kendal Colleges (which is highlighted in section 4 that it has very few indoor or outdoor facilities of its own). It is keen to develop a new stadium with its own 3G AGP to accommodate its training and fixture requirements The management of the site is quite complicated with it being owned by the Clarks Foundation, leased by SLDC and sub leased to Kendal FC on a long term basis.

GSK Ulverston Rangers FC has three senior teams and 10-12 junior teams. Training takes place at Ulverston Leisure Centre and matches are played on grass pitches, many of which are cancelled due to grounds being/becoming unplayable at certain times of the

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year. The Club is in the West Lancashire League and plays some away fixtures on a 3G surface. It aspires to have its own 3G AGP, to avoid the high level of fixture cancellation but does not, at present, have finance in place for this venture.

Hockey

South Lakeland is home to 50% of the clubs in the Lake District. England Hockey considers the area to be well served with AGP provision, although the County as a whole would benefit from a double pitch site for competition and hosting events. Players have to travel to take part in the performance programme, the nearest venue for which currently is Manchester.

Windermere HC is based at The Lakes School. This is considered to have a below average AGP. There are issues with regard to the condition of the pitch with leaves and trees and the NGB highlights concern that this may be re-laid as a 3G surface. The School currently has no plans to invest in the pitch as it faces other budget priorities.

Ulverston Hockey Club is based at Ulverston Leisure Centre and was involved in attracting funding from England Hockey to replace the AGP surface approximately 8-10 years ago. It runs three teams which compete in local leagues and train on one evening per week. In addition, it runs Back 2 Hockey sessions and a satellite session at Ulverston High School. Its junior section participates in a monthly festival. The Club would like to expand and has seen a small increase in numbers from initiatives such as Back 2 Hockey. In order for this to be sustainable, UHC will require additional pitch time as well as more coaches and volunteers.

Ulverston HC and South Lakes HC are both based at Ulverston Leisure Centre. South Lakes HC moved from Barrow when the AGP there closed. The clubs find accessing appropriate time difficult due the volume of football accommodated at Ulverston LC.

Windermere St Anne’s is not generally available to hockey. County events have previously been held at the facility but the School is not proactive in offering community use and there is no real demand from the hockey community to use the venue.

Kirkbie Kendal School is home to Ambleside, Kendal Ladies and Kendal Mens hockey clubs which provide approximately five senior teams. The club’s also have junior sections with Kendal Ladies, in particular, seeing a big growth in this area and is aiming to maintain this. The clubs also report that they generally work together to accommodate activity.

Kirkby Lonsdale HC is based at Queen Elizabeth School and also uses Casterton School. It is at capacity, mainly due to volunteer numbers. The pitch is across a road from the changing and toilet accommodation; the Club suggests that a community building or club house at the facility would considerably improve the quality of the offer.

Rugby Union

There are four rugby clubs in South Lakeland, all of which own their own facilities; they are Kendal RUFC, Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC, Ambleside RUFC and Windermere RUFC, the latter two currently being single team clubs. There is no club in Ulverston. There is

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currently no trend for clubs in the area to train on AGPs; this may be due to the lack of suitable pitches to do so. In the wider area, there are no IRB approved pitches.

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Other/schools

Ulverston Victoria High School currently uses the AGP at Ulverston Leisure Centre. Pupils are able to walk to the facility which is considered to be above average in its condition. The School is, however, keen to develop its own AGP on its own land.

9.3 Summary of key facts and issues

 There are 10 full size AGPs in South Lakeland which are spread throughout the District, the majority of which have some level of community use.  There is only one full size 3G pitch - situated at Dallam School. The remainder of the AGPs are sand filled.  There appears to be a varied programme of activity combining block bookings and pay and play opportunities at the different facilities.  The sports of hockey and football training appear to be well catered for and there does not appear to be any unmet demand, although it is accepted that pitches do get reasonable levels of use on weekday evenings, in particular.  There are no IRB compliant pitches which allow for training or matches for either form of rugby.  England Hockey suggests that pitch supply is sufficient across the District although the area could still benefit from a double pitch site.  Queen Katherine School, Kendal, Ulverston Victoria High School and Kendal Football Club have all indicated a desire to develop a pitch on site (this would be a second pitch for Queen Katherine).  Consultation does not suggest that demand outstrips current supply of AGPs, although as mentioned above, further in-depth work in line with the new PPS methodology will be required to be undertaken to confirm this view.  It is estimated that there will be sufficient AGPs in South Lakeland, over the lifespan of the Core Plan (2025), assuming that they are subject to appropriate maintenance and investment regimes. It is highly unlikely that demand will outstrip the supply given the projected increases in population.

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SECTION 10: VILLAGE HALLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES

Village halls and community centres are important recreational and cultural facilities, especially in rural areas that, in some instances, may lack access to purpose built sports and arts facilities. They are usually multi-functional, providing places for meetings, socialising and for sports and recreation clubs and activities. In some parishes a church hall or a sports pavilion can also serve a range of functions depending on its size. Figure 10.1 indicates the spread of village halls/community centres in South Lakeland.

Figure 10.1: South Lakeland Halls on population density

Data Source Document: "Contacts for Village Halls in South Lakeland.pdf" www.southlakeland.gov.uk/EasySiteWeb/GatewayLink.aspx?alId=40665

Table 10.1: Village Halls

Map Hall Location LAP Area Ref 28 Grasmere Village Hall Grasmere Central Lakes 36 Kelsick Centre Ambleside Central Lakes 45 Ladyholme Community Centre Windermere Central Lakes 46 Langdale Village Hall Chapel Stile Central Lakes 50 Marchesi Centre Windermere Central Lakes 70 Skelwith Community Hall Skelwith Bridge Central Lakes

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Map Hall Location LAP Area Ref 79 Troutbeck Institute Troutbeck Central Lakes 2 Allithwaite Community Centre Allithwaite Grange and Cartmel 3 Allithwaite Institute Allithwaite Grange and Cartmel 15 Cartmel Fell Parish Hall Cartmel Fell Grange and Cartmel 16 Cartmel Village Hall Cartmel Grange and Cartmel 24 Field Broughton Parish Rooms Field Broughton Grange and Cartmel 48 Lindale Village Hall Lindale Grange and Cartmel 49 Lower Holker Village Hall Cark-in-Cartmel Grange and Cartmel 51 Mary Lambert Hall Allithwaite Grange and Cartmel 56 Newton-in-Cartmel Village Hall Newton-in-Cartmel Grange and Cartmel 72 St Annes Church Hall Haverthwaite Grange and Cartmel 10 Blawith & Nibthwaite Village Hall Water Yeat High Furness 11 Bouth Village Hall Bouth High Furness 12 Broughton Mills Reading Room Broughton-in-Furness High Furness 19 Coniston Institute Coniston High Furness 25 Finsthwaite & Lakeside Village Hall Finsthwaite High Furness 29 Grizebeck Community Hall Grizebeck High Furness 30 Hawkshead Market Hall Hawkshead High Furness 32 High Wray Village Hall High Wray High Furness 43 Kirkby-in-Furness Comm. Centre Kirkby-In-Furness High Furness 52 Mill Room Broughton Beck High Furness 61 Rusland Reading Room Rusland High Furness 63 Satterthwaite Parish Room Satterthwaite High Furness 64 Seathwaite Parish Room Seathwaite High Furness 71 Spark Bridge Village Hall Spark Bridge High Furness 78 Torver Village Hall Torver High Furness 84 Victory Hall Broughton-in-Furness High Furness 9 Beck Community Centre Kendal Kendal 18 Castle Street Community Centre Kendal Kendal 37 Kendal Market Hall Kendal Kendal 38 Kendal Parish Hall Kirkland Kendal Kendal 39 Kendal Town Hall Kendal Kendal 44 Kirkland Hall Kirkland Kendal 54 Nether Hall Kirkland Kendal Kendal 62 Sandylands Methodist Church Kendal Kendal 68 Shakespeare Centre Kendal Kendal 76 Stricklandgate Methodist Church Kendal Kendal Sedbergh & Kirkby 7 Barbon Village Hall Barbon Lonsdale Sedbergh & Kirkby 17 Casterton Village Hall Casterton Lonsdale

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Map Hall Location LAP Area Ref Sedbergh & Kirkby 22 Dent Memorial Hall Dent Lonsdale Sedbergh & Kirkby 26 Garsdale Village Hall Garsdale Lonsdale Sedbergh & Kirkby 34 Howgill Village Hall Howgill Lonsdale Sedbergh & Kirkby 41 Killington Parish Hall Killington Lonsdale Sedbergh & Kirkby 42 Kirkby Lonsdale Institute Kirkby Lonsdale Lonsdale Sedbergh & Kirkby 65 Sedbergh People's Hall Sedbergh Lonsdale 4 Argles Memorial Hall Crosthwaite South Westmorland 5 Arnside Educational Institute Arnside South Westmorland 6 Arnside WI and Village Hall Arnside South Westmorland 14 Burton Memorial Hall Burton-in-Kendal South Westmorland 21 Crook Memorial Hall Crook South Westmorland 23 Endmoor Village Hall Endmoor South Westmorland 31 Helsington & Brigsteer Village Hall Helsington/Brigsteer South Westmorland 33 Holme Parish Hall Holme South Westmorland 35 Hutton Roof Village Hall Hutton Roof South Westmorland 47 Levens Institute Levens South Westmorland 53 Natland & Oxenholme Village Hall Natland South Westmorland 60 Preston Patrick Memorial Hall Crooklands South Westmorland 66 Sedgwick Village Hall Sedgwick South Westmorland 75 Storth Village Hall Sandside South Westmorland 77 The Athenaeum Leasgill South Westmorland 82 Underbarrow Institute Underbarrow South Westmorland 85 Winster Village Hall Winster South Westmorland 86 Witherslack Village Hall Witherslack South Westmorland Ulverston and Low 1 Aldingham Parish Hall Scales Furness Ulverston and Low 8 Bardsea Malt Kiln Village Hall Bardsea Furness Ulverston and Low 20 Coronation Hall Ulverston Furness Ulverston and Low 27 Gleaston Village Hall Gleaston Furness Ulverston and Low 58 Old School Room Bardsea Furness Ulverston and Low 59 Pennington Memorial Hall Pennington Furness Ulverston and Low 73 Stainton Recreation Hall Stainton Furness Ulverston and Low 80 Ulverston Market Hall Ulverston Furness

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Map Hall Location LAP Area Ref Ulverston and Low 81 Ulverston Town Hall Ulverston Furness Ulverston and Low 83 Urswick Recreation Hall Great Urswick Furness 13 Bryce Institute Burneside Upper Kent 40 Kentmere Institute Kentmere Upper Kent 55 New Hutton Institute New Hutton Upper Kent 57 Old Hutton Village Hall Old Hutton Upper Kent 67 Selside Memorial Hall Selside Upper Kent 69 Skelsmergh Community Hall Skelsmergh Upper Kent 74 Staveley Village Hall Staveley Upper Kent

Figure 10.2: South Lakeland Halls on Local Area Partnership boundaries

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Figure 10.3: Public halls and community centres in Kendal

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Figure 10.4: Public halls and community centres in Ulverston

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SECTION 11: CONCLUSION

This section employs a SWOT evaluation to analyse the findings of the assessment and to enable key conclusions to be drawn:

11.1: Strengths

 SLDC recognises the importance of its leisure facility stock to health and wellbeing and future planning needs.  NCL is the main leisure operator in South Lakeland having recently taken over the contract to manage facilities on behalf of SLDC and provides for a range of sports development across the District. It is the key strategic lead for sport in the District.  There is a wide range of sports facilities in the District including 25m and learning pools in Kendal, the indoor tennis centre and a range of sports halls, many of which are on school sites.  There is currently sufficient supply of water space within the District. NCL operates an

effective learn to swim programme, which links to swimming clubs in the District.  88% of the population resides within 20 minutes’ drive time of a swimming pool.  The swimming clubs report good relationships with NCL.  Sedbergh Swimming Pool is also considered a valuable community asset.  The majority of accessible sports halls tend to be in good condition.  An agreement has been entered into with Kirkbie Kendal School and NCL which should extend community use of the sports hall during the day time; this is due to come into effect from April 2015.  The sports hall at KLC is considered to be an important resource and there is a collective will to improve the quality of the offer.  There has been recent investment in the fitness facilities at both Ulverston and Kendal

leisure centres. This has seen an increase in stations and quality of the facility.  The Indoor Tennis Centre is the primary indoor tennis venue in Cumbria.  Programming across the sports halls appears not to be dominated by indoor football and there appears to be a good range of sports including netball, basketball, badminton and volleyball etc.  Although built as a facility for employees, GSK is a facility which can be used by the wider community with its 3 court sports hall, squash court and very small health and fitness suite.  NGBs are generally happy with provision of facilities in the local authority area.  Clubs currently hiring facilities across a range of sports indicate that they have enough time for their sport and are not hindered, in particular, by high prices of lack of opportunity (the exception to this being swimming in Ulverston).  Kendal College offers a range of sports programmes including BTEC level 3 and has a variety of sports clubs on site but does not have its own indoor facilities.  Lakes Leisure Trust is an organisation which is keen to invest in small scale sports infrastructure across South Lakeland.  NLC has developed good relationships with a range of partners and appears to have a good overview of developments in the area.  GSK is aware of its responsibilities with regard to protecting, enhancing and developing facilities, in line with national planning regulation and is keen to work in partnership with the Local Authority.  The implications of projected growth (ONS predications) and planned growth for South Lakeland are not of a scale that will result in the need for quantitative improvements to existing facilities (exception possibly more health and fitness stations)

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11.2: Weaknesses

 Although there is an overall supply of waterspace which is considered sufficient for South Lakeland, there are still pockets of unmet demand. This is not unusual in rural areas. In particular, those in the South of the District may struggle to access water because their nearest pool in Lancaster is indicated to be close to capacity.  Most sports halls are located at/within educational sites and, therefore, offer limited, if any, community access during the school day. They are also dependent on the individual schools to keep that access available for community use out of school time.  The age of Kendal Leisure Centre suggests that there is increasing likelihood that it will begin to need more and more maintenance to ensure that it stays fit for purpose and offer high quality facilities in the future.  Kendal Leisure Centre is also an important cultural venue but, due to its age and configuration (and use by the School) struggles to be considered fit for purpose and requires investment. The catering and bar elements of the offer, are considered to be below those required by modern theatre goers.  South Lakeland has only one accessible sports hall available during the day; at GSK (3 court). This is likely to prove more challenging with an ageing population who tend to want to use facilities in the day time.  The volume of community use available at school and academy sites varies in the evenings and at weekends as it is dependent on the approach of each school.  There is a crunch at peak times at Kendal Swimming Pool with all sectors of the community competing for water space at the same time.  The strategic significance of Sedbergh School Pool should not be underestimated as it is a valuable resource for the local community.  NCL appears to have a decent overview of current activity in sports halls but is unable to influence the schools and academies and there appears to be no overall programming approach or coordination across the District.  Kendal College has approximately 5,300 students (some of whom are distance learners) but no indoor facilities of its own. Students have to travel to Milnthorpe to get regular access to sports facilities. It reports needing a 4 court sports hall at the very minimum. This is, reportedly, a frequent request from the Student Council.  NGBs generally state that South Lakeland is not a priority area within their plans.

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11.3: Opportunities

 NCL’s recent takeover of SLDC’s leisure portfolio appears to have added impetus and dynamism to programming and investment in the main facilities at Ulverston and Kendal.  Lakes Leisure has indicated that it has up to £1million available for investment into sporting opportunities in South Lakeland.  The proposed increase in housing and population may lead to increased developer contributions.  Potential development of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility at GSK is an opportunity to extend and develop facilities at Ulverston Leisure Centre; this may lead to added capital investment from GSK.  South Lakeland has an opportunity to define the role of all of its sports facilities by getting buy-in from all operators, especially the schools via the South Lakes Federation.  NCL has an opportunity to be the advocate and co-ordinator of high quality community use across all school sites. This could extend to defining the role that key schools and community facilities play in meeting the needs of key sports within certain communities. This may also enable some schools to offer more community use than they currently do.  This may also result in different facilities taking a lead in specific sports (which is already happening to a certain degree); this should be the subject of a further review taking account of very local demand and links to NGB support.  Consultation with Kendal College needs to continue to try and ensure that students have better access to indoor sports facilities linked to a District wide programming.  Links with health partners need to become more formalised. This offers genuine opportunities to ensure the facilities serve the health and wellbeing needs of residents. This is specifically relevant given the age changes and potential impact on health issues faced within the District in the next 25 years.  The opportunity exists to co-locate other community based facilities especially health related facilities.  Whilst large community and primary school halls have not been considered as part of this assessment, consideration needs to be given to ascertaining the amount of community use currently available and utilised. These have the potential for addressing demand, especially in areas where community access to 4 court sports halls is restricted.

11.4: Threats

 The projected age increase in the population in the District will put an increasing strain on the current stock of facilities, during day time hours in particular.  The potential exists for the current academies and schools across the District to not

engage with SLDC or NCL and become further fragmented in their programming and community sport and physical activity offer.  Lack of investment at KLC may inhibit different cultural activities as the site, which can lead to a negative impact on the local economy.  The Tennis Centre is a drain on resources financially, is not currently fit for purpose and requires investment. Although, there is a good working relationship with the LTA and Cumbria LTA and there is a commitment to increasing usage at the site, the agreement does not address the inherent problems associated with the roof, the ventilation and condensation.  The age profile of some District indoor facilities stock is significant and there will be a need to be a programme of investment, which the District may not be able to justify in the context of the likely ‘revenue return on investment’.  Ongoing austerity measures may make it very difficult for SLDC to find reserves to support any developments at Ulverston, which may hinder the impact of any GSK investment.

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Summary of key findings and priorities

The information below is a very brief summary of the key findings following the assessment of indoor built facilities across South Lakeland:

There is currently very little unmet demand for sports halls and swimming across the District. There is a relatively small projected increase in population over the next 25 years which is likely to have limited impact on the levels of demand for facilities based on ONS projections, however, there is a modest increase expected based on planned growth scenario. The main issue appears to be the ageing population which is likely to require access to facilities during the day time more than in the evenings. The management of the sports halls is diverse with schools, academies and NCL responsible for different facilities. Community use of schools and academies is variable with some organisations being very amenable to community use and others not so forthcoming.

Residents would benefit from complementary programming and pricing at all facilities across the District. It is acknowledged that this amount of coordination takes time and effort and will need to be undertaken by a lead organisation. NCL has good knowledge of demand and for facilities. It is currently developing relationships and partnerships across South Lakeland, for example, Kendal 6th College to try to support its investigation into developing/accessing indoor sports facilities.

The Ulverston Indoor Tennis Centre is a key facility, but is not necessarily fit for purpose. There is an opportunity to develop the whole site (with the swimming pool) in association with GSK due to GSK’s need to consider offering replacement facilities as it develops its employment facilities. A feasibility study and master plan is required for the whole site, taking account of GSK need. This is considered to be essential prior to any proposed development moving forward on this site. As a venue with a current large indoor space, there is potential to develop a range of indoor activities assuming a willingness from all parties to move ideas forward. Further liaison with the LTA will also be required.

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The table below identifies priorities for SLDC to consider.

Category Priority Although the assessment suggests a slight over provision in sports halls, they are not all available for community access especially during the day time. Indeed, only the GSK sports hall is available during the day time. The majority of sports halls are based on education sites and are, therefore, necessary for both education and community use. Protection of Likewise, there appears to be sufficient water space and it is probably facilities distributed as equitably as possible. The assessment has not identified a significant surplus in water space so there is a case for protecting current levels of pool space. It is therefore necessary to protect current levels of indoor provision. Sedbergh School Swimming pool is essential to maintain parity of access to water space across the District. Develop access policies with a range of providers across the District to improve availability of current facilities for residents and local communities. Access/availability of facilities Complementary programming and pricing across all facilities in the District could lead to increased participation via better coordination. It also has the potential of drawing in resources from different NGBs leading to a better offer across the District. Ulverston Tennis Centre requires investment to enable it to overcome Enhancement its current problems and reduce the time when it is out of commission each year. Due to the diverse management arrangements and demand for different facilities, NCL needs to consider developing stronger relationships with, for example:  GSK Partnerships  Kendal College  LTA  Lakes Leisure  Brewery Arts Centre  Health and wellbeing board There is potential for new sports hub at Ulverston dependent upon Develop when and how GSK proposes to move forward with its biopharm development on its current site.

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APPENDIX A: POLICY REVIEW OF NATIONAL, REGIONAL & LOCAL STRATEGIES

Sport England Strategy (2011/2012–2014/2015)

The vision is for England to be a world leading sporting nation where many more people choose to play sport. There are five strategic themes including:

 Maximise value from current NGB investment.  Places, People, Play.  Strategic direction and market intelligence.  Set criteria and support system for NGB 2013-17 investment.  Market development.

Sport England: A Sporting Habit for Life (2012-2017)

In 2017, five years after the Olympic Games, Sport England aspires to transform sport in England so that it is a habit for life for more people and a regular choice for the majority. The strategy will:

 See more people starting and keeping a sporting habit for life.  Create more opportunities for young people.  Nurture and develop talent.  Provide the right facilities in the right places.  Support local authorities and unlock local funding.  Ensure real opportunities for communities.

The vision is for England to be a world leading sporting nation where many more people choose to play sport. There are five strategic themes including:

 Maximise value from current NGB investment.  Places, People, Play.  Strategic direction and market intelligence.  Set criteria and support system for NGB 2013-17 investment.  Market development.

Launched in January 2012, it sets out how Sport England will invest over one billion pounds of National Lottery and Exchequer funding during the five year plan period. The investment is to be used to create a lasting community sport legacy by growing sports participation at the grassroots level following the 2012 London Olympics. Two key areas for this strategy are identified as:

 £292m is allocated for local investment. This will include investment in sport in further education colleges ; a new community sport activation fund to promote sports participation in local communities; door step clubs and get on track programmes in disadvantaged communities and; pilot work on health related sports programmes and commercial market development to drive participation growth.  Facilities still play a key role in the Strategy with £249m set aside to provide new or upgraded facilities in line with current Places People Play facility investment and a new mid-range (£50,000-£500,000) funding programme.

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National Planning Policy Framework

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the government’s planning policy, recognises the clear link between sport and health. It is a key part of the government’s reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible. The framework acts as guidance for local planning authorities, both in drawing up plans and making decisions about planning applications. Improving health, social and cultural wellbeing is one of its twelve core principles. Paragraph 171 places health considerations and by extension participation in sport, as a key consideration in the planning process, it states:

‘Local planning authorities should work with public health leads and health organisations to understand and take account of the health status and needs of the local population (such as for sports, recreation and places of worship), including expected future changes, and any information about relevant barriers to improving health and well-being.’

Meeting the needs of local communities through the provision of accessible, high quality facilities which provide opportunities to participate in sport is therefore a critical part of good planning. The efficient and effective delivery of sports facilities depends on understanding the nature of current provision and assessing what will be required in the future by taking account of demographic and sports participation changes and trends. Paragraph 70 of the NPPF states that local authorities should guard against the unnecessary loss of valued facilities and services and plan positively for sports venues and cultural buildings. The NPPF makes this clear in paragraph 73, which states:

“Access to high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and recreation can make an important contribution to the health and well-being of communities. Planning policies should be based on robust and up-to-date assessments of the needs for open space, sports and recreation facilities and opportunities for new provision. The assessments should identify specific needs and quantitative or qualitative deficits or surpluses of open space, sports and recreational facilities in the local area. Information gained from the assessments should be used to determine what open space, sports and recreational provision are required.”

It further emphasizes that: “Existing open space, sports and recreational buildings and land, including playing fields, should not be built on unless:

 An assessment has been undertaken which has clearly shown the open space, buildings or land to be surplus to requirements; or  the loss resulting from the proposed development would be replaced by equivalent or better provision in terms of quantity and quality in a suitable location; or  The development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, the needs for which clearly outweigh the loss.

Sport England therefore aims to ensure ‘positive planning for sport to increase participation and maximise the health benefits, enabling the right facilities to be provided in the right places, based on robust and up-to date assessments of need for all levels of sport and all sectors of the community.’

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partners across the public, private, education and voluntary sector to plan sports facility provision is central to the NPPF.

Investment in school sport

In March 2013 the Government announced it’s funding for school sport (Sport Premium) which sees £150 million per annum invested over the next two years. This will be made up of funding from various Government departments including Department for Education (£80m), the Department of Health (£60m) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (£10m). The Government’s strategy will see funds go directly into the hands of primary school head teachers for them to spend on sport.

Schools will be measured by Ofsted on how well they use their Sport Premium to improve the quality and breadth of PE and sporting provision, including increasing participation in PE and sport so that all pupils develop healthy lifestyles and reach the performance levels they are capable of.

Cumbria 2009-2018 Adventure Capital UK Strategy

Cross cutting themes of the Strategy:

Partnership

 Business infrastructure & support Adventure Tourism, Outdoor Education and Outdoor Retail sectors deliver significant economic benefit to the region in their own right. Together they would become a powerful network to provide the infrastructure, skills and support for outdoor providers to invest and increase their competitiveness and productivity, and ensure that workforce skills meet the needs of the sector.

Promote & sell adventure

 Raising awareness and making booking easy We need distinctive marketing to reposition Cumbria as the leading outdoor adventure destination with access to all. We also need to target the right people and increase the awareness of Adventure Capital, essential visitor information and specific activity information as well as easy ways to book - without these basics people may easily choose another destination. Tourism and Outdoor education booking systems should be integrated more so that outdoor experiences at education centres could be offered to tourists.

Develop world class adventure activities: biking, water sports, climbing and niche activities

 World class: outdoor experiences Development of adventure activity must start with a skilled workforce and needs to be done in conjunction with development of the wider visitor infrastructure - where people eat and sleep, where they can store/buy kit and how they get around. Activity must be developed in parallel with transportation plans to ensure it is accessible to all, including rural and urban populations. Opportunities must be flagged up for the private sector to deliver.

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 World class: National Centre for the Outdoors We are proud of our outdoor heritage and if we are serious about Adventure Capital then we should build the case for the English Centre for the Outdoors to be located in Cumbria. This would add credibility, hierarchy and status to Adventure Capital UK as well as being a visitor focus in its own right.

 World class: quality accreditation Several national schemes that assess and provide safety and technical skills are in existence but none are tailored to the outdoors to include sustainability accreditation as well as essential customer service and business management. A co-ordinated approach between National Governing Bodies and the National Skills Academy for the outdoors is now required to deliver an integrated, workable scheme.

Health & wellbeing

 Increased participation = healthier population Across the UK there is a rising trend towards healthier, more active lives. The Government’s 2012 Legacy Action Plan is to get 2 million people more active by 2012. Developing the adventure tourism product in Cumbria will introduce outdoor activity to a ‘sedentary’ lifestyle as well as introducing a healthy way for young people to get an adrenaline fix and provide more opportunities for the local community to participate. A change in attitude could lead to greater interest in adventure activity and a greater use of the outdoors for health and wellbeing.

Sustainability

 Must underpin everything we do Lastly, but most importantly, we need to develop the outdoor adventure sector in ways which make the most of Cumbria’s special landscapes without detracting from them, ensuring that the growth of the sector is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable in the long term. This strategy recognises the significant resource that is required to maintain the events and infrastructure of the countryside and supports continued investment of this work from both public and private sectors.

South Lakeland District Council Plan 2014 – 2019

The Council’s Vision is “Making South Lakeland the best place to live, work and explore.” The four priorities to achieve this in South Lakeland are:

1. Economy- “Enabling and delivering opportunities for sustainable economic growth” a. We will achieve inward investment to at least three major employment sites creating 1000 new jobs in South Lakeland. b. The Council will embrace its role in bringing higher paid jobs to South Lakeland. c. We will help our towns and villages to thrive commercially whilst retaining their distinctive character.

2. Housing- “Providing homes to meet need”

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a. The council will enable delivery of new affordable and open market housing particularly through private sector led developments across the District. b. The council will enable more affordable housing by investing through its Capital Programme. c. Through enabling collaborative housing solutions the Council and its partners will significantly reduce the risk of homelessness. d. The quality and condition of private sector housing will be improved and the number of empty homes reduced.

3. Environment- “Protecting our environment” a. The council will enable residents to reduce the total amount of household waste and extend the range of recycled materials from the kerbside. b. The council and its residents will progress in reducing carbon emissions and become more energy efficient. c. The council and it’s communities will ensure that the district’s high quality environment is enhanced and makes a positive contribution to its quality of life.

4. Health and Wellbeing- “Improving health and reducing health inequalities” a. Through our partnership working we will retain our position as a safe place to live, work and explore. b. The council and its partners will enable health improvements through collaborative and preventative action, targeted at addressing health needs and reducing health inequalities. c. We will build upon our cultural reputation as a place for nationally recognised arts, events and festivals. d. Through community engagement and facilitation we will make best use of our assets.

Within the plan there is also a long term ambition for “1000 jobs and 1000 affordable homes for rent”.

South Lakeland Core Strategy

The Core Strategy for South Lakeland has been developed as part of the South Lakeland Local Development Framework (LDF) and is now known as the Local Plan. In order to implement and deliver the Local Plan’s vision, the following strategic objectives have been identified.

The Economy

SLDC aims to deliver a step-change in the local economy and contribute towards the enhancement of the wider Cumbrian economy by:

 Making provision for a range of types and sizes of employment land to meet local need and promote new business creation across the plan area;  Working with stakeholders and partners to create a cluster of knowledge-based industries to strengthen the local economy and meet sub-regional economic needs in Kendal;  Ensuring that economic development in areas close to the National Parks benefits not only local residents but also communities within the parks;

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 Enabling opportunities for economic development and regeneration to be brought forward in the Furness Peninsula and develop the area’s potential for tourism;  Supporting diversification of the agricultural and wider rural economy, including allowing small-scale economic development in rural settlements outside service centres;  Promoting the vitality and viability of town and local centres through addressing obstacles to growth (such as town centre congestion in Kendal) and working with partners to reduce vacancy levels;  Supporting the development of further and higher education in the district, in particular the University of Cumbria and Kendal College, and the provision of training and life-long learning;  Developing stronger relationships between local businesses and local education establishments;  Using developer contributions to support sustainable employee travel to and from work and also to provide recruitment and training to ensure that the benefits of economic development are targeted at local residents;  Supporting the development of the low carbon economy.

Housing

SLDC aims to achieve a balanced housing market by:

 Securing the provision of a range of housing types and sizes to meet the needs of all sectors of the community;  Ensuring that the scale and type of housing in the Furness peninsula helps to support regeneration in Barrow-in-Furness;  Ensuring that housing developments are required to make provision for an element of affordable housing;  Continuing to work with partners to maximise the provision of publicly-funded affordable housing;  Optimising the sustainability of the housing stock;  Requiring new developments to respect and be sympathetic to the character of the locality, enhance the existing built environment and create a “sense of place”.

The Environment

SLDC aims to protect the unique character of the District by:

 Helping to mitigate against and adapt to the cause and impacts of climate change;  Promoting prudent use of resources, minimising the generation of waste, promoting recycling and preventing where possible or mitigating against the effects of air, water and soil pollution, noise, smells and fumes, and making adequate provision for contamination mitigation;  Minimising the risk of flooding;  Reviewing green gaps between individual settlements in order to ensure that they are kept distinct and maintain their individual character;  Limiting development in rural settlements outside service centres and protecting the countryside from inappropriate development;  Providing a coordinated network of green infrastructure;

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 Ensuring that new development safeguards and enhances the natural and built environment, notably the Natura 2000 sites within the area such as Morecambe Bay;  Protect the historic environment from harmful change, including listed buildings, buildings of local importance, conservation areas, scheduled ancient monuments and historic parks and gardens. Undertaking a programme of conservation area appraisals and management plans together with potentially designating new conservation areas.  Increase the resilience of ecosystem services (the processes by which the environment produces resources utilised by humans) by protecting against harm to biodiversity and taking opportunities to enhance and create ecologically-diverse habitats in all locations.

Accessibility

SLDC aims to improve accessibility to services by:

 Concentrating development in the Principal Service Centres of Kendal and Ulverston, then in the other Key Service Centres of Grange-over-Sands, Kirkby Lonsdale and Milnthorpe, followed by a number of designated Local Service Centres throughout the rural hinterland;  Working with partners to improve sustainable rural transport and maintain rural services, including between Local Service Centres and their rural hinterland and also links to nearby centres outside the District, such as Barrow and Carnforth;  Focusing the majority of new development in locations that are accessible by a variety of modes of transport, particularly public transport, walking and cycling;  Improving access across the district by supporting the development and enhancement of an integrated transport network, including footpaths and cycleways;  Supporting improvements to rural accessibility and lobbying to improve broadband access in rural areas;  Supporting essential road infrastructure improvements to accommodate development, most notably the A590 between the Principal Service Centres of Kendal and Ulverston;  Considering the development of park-and-ride/park-and-stride sites and provision of improved coach parking in Kendal;  Working with local communities to improve local services – supporting emerging Local Area Partnerships in order to deliver more tailored services at the neighbourhood level;  Delivering an Access to Services Programme in partnership with other organisations.

Health and Wellbeing

To improve health and wellbeing for all by:

 Ensuring that all development is sustainable and makes prudent use of resources, so as not to compromise the wellbeing of future generations;  Providing incentives for young people who have left the area to return – namely skilled jobs, training opportunities and a good spread of housing that meets their needs;

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 Protecting and enhancing existing social and community infrastructure – such as education, health, cultural and leisure facilities – to improve community wellbeing in line with an understanding of predicted future needs and current gaps in infrastructure;  Working with partners to deliver sport and recreation schemes, developing community facilities such as multi use games areas for young people and creating opportunities for healthier lifestyles;  Supporting the Kendal Sports Village Project and the development of local sport facilities as a legacy of the 2012 Olympics;  Working with partners to develop and deliver health and wellbeing initiatives, including working with the PCT to identify new sites for integrated health facilities;  Working with partners to reduce the perception of anti-social behaviour and supporting projects including Together We Can/Street Safe;  Support independent living for older and disabled people, including giving grants and assistance to adapt people’s homes.

Planning Policies

Sport and leisure facilities are already supported by a range of planning policies in South Lakeland including, for example:

Strategy Comment South Lakeland Core CS8.3b: This policy supports provision of indoor sports facilities in Strategy Policy * accordance with identified need, having regard to the North West Strategy facility evidence base and localised studies. CS1.1: Where necessary ensure provision of further social and green infrastructure to support growth. CS2, CS3, CS4 & CS5 all identify the need to Maintain and, where necessary, enhance sports and community facilities. CS9.1: Support proposals and activities that protect, retain or enhance community assets or lead to the provision of additional assets that improve community wellbeing. Control loss of community facilities. Recognition of important role of sport and recreation facilities, village, community halls in the social and cultural infrastructure of a settlement. CS9.2: In accordance with the provisions set out within planning Circular 05/2005, this policy covers the use of Developer Contributions for range of infrastructure including green and social/community. It now needs to be applied in the context of Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations and the use of Section 106 Agreements (regulations 122 and 123). South Lakeland Land LA1.10 – this policy looks at safeguarding opens spaces and amenity Allocations DPD spaces from development and where possible managed to enhance policies their visual, cultural, historic, environmental, informal recreation and biodiversity significance. LDNP Core Strategy Policy CS19- Community, health and education facilities – aim to sustain and enhance local facilities and services. It wants these to be close to the places that people live, so that people do not need to travel as far to access everyday services and facilities. CS21 – It aims to meet the needs for open space and recreation in its communities, and protect important provision LDNP Land Policy C1: Development will be permitted for new, or improvements to Allocations DPD and existing, community facilities if it is appropriately located to serve the YDLP 2006 needs of the local community and will not adversely affect the character of the surrounding area or residential amenity.

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Strategy Comment New buildings will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the conversion or re-use of an existing building cannot accommodate the facility C2: Protection of existing community facilities Development that would result in the loss of or have an unacceptable affect on, an existing community facility will only be permitted if either: i) it can be demonstrated that the facility is no longer viable and is no longer needed; or ii) a suitable replacement facility of at least equivalent standard is secured. Applications should be supported by evidence that the property has been marketed in relation to the Authority’s advertising procedure. SR1: Provision of community sport and recreation facilities New, or improvements to existing community sport and recreation facilities will be permitted if all the following criteria are met. i) There is a proven local community need for the facility. ii) It is appropriately located within or adjacent to settlements to serve the needs of the local community. iii) It will not adversely affect the character of the surrounding area or residential amenity. SR2: Protection of existing community sport and recreation facilities Development that would result in the loss of, or will unacceptably affect the use of, existing community sport and recreation facilities, or recreational open spaces, will only be permitted if either: i) an up-to-date recreational needs assessment clearly shows the site being surplus to requirements; or ii) an alternative facility has been secured within or adjacent to the settlement and is of at least equivalent size, quality, accessibility, usefulness and attractiveness, to serve the needs of the local community.

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APPENDIX B: DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF SOUTH LAKELAND

Located in the North West, the area is dissected by a series of A roads, the main north/south links being the M6 and A591 complemented by the A592, A6 and A683 , while in a west/east direction there are a few including the A590, A684, A65, A595, A593 and A685.

Figure A1: South Lakeland with main roads

The data used to describe the area is taken from a range of nationally recognised sources such as the Office for National Statistics, NOMIS, Sport England and Experian.

Wherever possible it represents the most up to date information available at the time of the report’s preparation. New data is, however, published regularly and at different intervals.

Unemployment data is, for example, released every month while population projections and deprivation data tend to be produced every three to four years and the census of population is conducted once every decade. Within this context, it is noteworthy that a new Index of deprivation is to be published in 2015.

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Population

Age and gender profile

The total population, from the 2013 ONS Mid-Year Estimate, in South Lakeland was 103,456 (males = 50,582 and females = 52,874).

The following chart illustrates the population’s age and gender composition while, overlaying the red line for South Lakeland on top of the grey bars for the region it is easy to see where one dataset is higher or lower than the other.

Figure A2: Comparative age/sex pyramid for South Lakeland and the North West

However, there is a lower proportion of 20-34 year olds (South Lakeland = 13.0%, North West = 20.0%), this may suggest a lower level of demand from what are generally regarded as the main sports participation groups and also from young families. There are, however, more in the age groups from 60-74 (South Lakeland = 21.7%, North West = 15.4%); these groups are likely to have higher disposable income and may also still be physically active. As a combination of factors it suggests careful consideration should be given to the pitching of sports and physical activity offers within the area – Sport England’s segmentation model may be interpreted in relation to this age structure (see later).

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Ethnicity8

In broad terms, South Lakeland’s ethnic composition is different that of England as a whole. According to the 2011 Census of population, the largest proportion (98.4%) of the local population classified their ethnicity as White; this is higher than the comparative England rate of 85.4%. The next largest population group (by self-classification) is Asian, at 0.8% this is just over a tenth of the national equivalent (7.8%).

Table A1: Ethnic composition – South Lakeland and England

South Lakeland England Ethnicity Number Percentage Number Percentage White 101,962 98.36% 45,281,142 85.42% Mixed 633 0.61% 1,192,879 2.25% Asian 787 0.76% 4,143,403 7.80% Black 183 0.18% 1,846,614 3.48% Other 93 0.09% 548,418 1.03% Total 103,658 100.00% 53,012,456 100.00%

Economic indicators

Economic activity and inactivity9 8 in 10 (81.4%) of SLDC’s 16-64 year olds are economically active (in or seeking employment – March 2014) compared to a national figure of 77.4%. The unemployment rate10 in South Lakeland is 2.7%, which is around a third of the North West figure (7.9%) and is also below the national rate (7.2%).

Over 1 in 6 (18.6%) of SLDC’s 16-64 year olds are economically inactive; just over a third are retired.

8 Data source: 2011 census of population, ONS 9 Data source: NOMIS 2014 10 Note the unemployment rate is modelled by the Office for National Statistics

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Figure A3: Benefits by type of claimant

Income and benefits dependency

The median figure for full-time earnings (2013) in South Lakeland is £25,651; the comparative rate for the North West is £25,126 (-2.05%) and for Great Britain is £26,941 (+5.03%).

In August 2014 there were 400 people in South Lakeland claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA); this represents a decrease of 18.9% compared to August 2006 (493). However, people claiming JSA only represent 12.6% of benefits claimants in South Lakeland, a further 51.5% are claiming ESA11 and incapacity benefits while 12.2% are carers.

Health data12

In 2013 there were 797 live births in South Lakeland; there were also 1,216 deaths; consequently there were 419 more deaths than births in 2013. Population change combines these factors alongside internal and international migration statistics.

In keeping with patterns seen alongside higher levels of health deprivation, life expectancy in South Lakeland is slightly higher than the national figure; the male rate is currently 80.2 compared to 79.2 for England, and the female equivalent is 83.4 compared to 83.0 nationally.13

11 Employment and Support Allowance is directly targeted to support those who are ill or disabled. 12 Data sources: ONS births and deaths, NCMP and NOO 13 Office of National Statistics: Life Expectancy at Birth by local areas in the United Kingdom, 2013.

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Weight and obesity

Obesity is widely recognised to be associated with health problems such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. At a national level, the resulting NHS costs attributable to overweight and obesity14 are projected to reach £9.7 billion by 2050, with wider costs to society estimated to reach £49.9 billion per year. These factors combine to make the prevention of obesity a major public health challenge.

Figure A4: Adult and child obesity rates

Adult obesity rates in South Lakeland are below the national and regional averages. Furthermore child rates for obesity are also lower.

14 In adults, obesity is commonly defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. For children in the UK, the British 1990 growth reference charts are used to define weight status.

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Figure A5: Child weight – Reception and Year 6

As with many other areas, obesity rates increase significantly between the ages of 4 and 10. Over 1 in 16 (6.9%) of children in South Lakeland are obese in their Reception Year at school and 13.2% are overweight; by Year 6 these figures have risen to just over 1 in 6 (17.0%) being obese and 15.9% being overweight. In total, by Year 6, a third (32.9%) are either overweight or obese.

Health costs of physical inactivity

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Promotion Research Group has reviewed the costs of avoidable ill health that it considers are attributable to physical inactivity. Initially produced for the DoH report Be Active Be Healthy (2009) the data has subsequently been reworked for Sport England.

Illnesses, that the BHF research relates to, include cancers such as bowel cancer, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease e.g. stroke. The data indicates a similar breakdown between these illnesses regionally and nationally.

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Figure A6: Health costs of physical inactivity

The annual cost to the NHS of physical inactivity in South Lakeland is estimated at £1,917,734.

When compared to regional and national costs per 100,000 South Lakeland (£1,795,157) is 1.2% below the national average (£1,817,285) and 16.3% below the regional average (£2,145,919).

It should also be noted that in addition to the NHS costs there are also significant costs to industry in terms of days of productivity lost due to back pain etc. These have also been costed in CBI reports and are of similar magnitude to NHS costs.

Crime15

During the 12 months to March 2014 the rate for recorded crimes per 1,000 persons in South Lakeland was 31.7; this is markedly lower than the equivalent rate for England and Wales as a whole which was 60.7. In both instances the crime rate has fallen since 2011, by around 22.4% for South Lakeland and 15.5% for England & Wales.

Table A2: Comparative crime rates – South Lakeland and England & Wales

Recorded crime Population Recorded crime per Authority (Feb ‘13 – Mar ‘14) 2013 MYE 1,000 population South Lakeland 3,269 103,456 31.7 England & Wales 3,454,527 56,948,229 60.7

15 Data source: 2014 Recorded Crime, Home Office

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Population density

The population density map allows residential and non-residential areas to be easily identified.

Figure A7: Population density 2012 MYE: South Lakeland super output areas (SOAs)

Population projections

Planned growth for the area is as follows:

 The South Lakeland Core Strategy indicates 400 dwellings per annum (2003-2025), with a total target of 8,800 dwellings by 2025 (based on the position at the end of March 2015, residual requirement 6,388 dwellings to be delivered by 2025). (For a full breakdown of growth planned for location please cross refer to Table 1B of the Local Plan Land Allocations DPD).  The Lake District National Park Core Strategy (area of South Lakeland covered in part only) has a planned growth of 900 dwellings over 2010-2025 period, with approximately 58%of growth in the South Lakeland area.  The Yorkshire Dales National Park Housing Development Plan (2012), which covers only a small part of South Lakeland) has planned growth for 36 dwellings in Sedbergh (allocated sites) and up to 20 dwellings in Dent (allocated sites). Note, the submission Yorkshire Dales National Park Local Plan (2015-2030) proposes planned growth for 46 dwellings in Sedbergh (allocated sites) and up to 20 dwellings in Dent (allocated sites)

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 SLDC is working with Lancaster City Council with regard to Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Local Plan and will look at future growth for this part of South Lakeland.

This forecast is based on POPGROUP data projections (10 year dwelling based scenario and Core Strategy 400 dwellings per annum target), which would result in a population in South Lakeland of 110,150 by 2025 (excluding the National Parks

ONS modelling

Whilst POPgroup data has been used to determine growth for the purposes of this Study. ONS data models observed trends in fertility and mortality rates plus migration factors, but recognises that this is a complex picture of change.

Figure A8: Projected population change (2012 -2025)

Table A3: South Lakeland - ONS Projected population (2012 to 2025) Number Age structure % Change 2012 - 2025 Age (years) 2012 2025 2012 2025 2012 2025 0-15 15,702 15,231 15.2% 14.6% 100.0% 97.0% 16-24 8,791 7,234 8.5% 7.0% 100.0% 82.3% 25-34 9,149 9,121 8.8% 8.8% 100.0% 99.7% 35-44 12,333 10,782 11.9% 10.4% 100.0% 87.4% 45-54 15,659 12,014 15.1% 11.5% 100.0% 76.7% 55-64 15,459 16,657 14.9% 16.0% 100.0% 107.7%

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65+ 26,360 32,983 25.5% 31.7% 100.0% 125.1% TOTAL 103,453 104,021 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.5%

ONS can, therefore, they illustrate a relatively complex picture of change and several key points are outlined below:

 There is a progressive decline in the number of 45-54 year olds, falling by -3,645 (- 23.3%) between 2012 and 2025.  There is predicted to be decline in the number of 16-24 year olds, -17.7% over the same period (-1,557). Consequently Sport England’s target of ‘increasing the number of 14-25 year olds playing sport once a week’ may prove difficult during as the numerical stasis would represent a decrease in participation rates.  There is a continuous increase in the numbers of persons aged 65+ and a need to consider varying sports offers for this age group. This represents an increase of +25.1% (+6,623) between 2012 and 2025. While the age group represented 25.5% of South Lakeland’s population in 2012 it is projected to be 31.7% of the total by 2025 - this is over 3 in 10 of the population.

Table A4: South Lakeland Planned Growth scenario 400 dwellings per annum

Number Age structure % Change 2012 - 2025 Age (years) 2012 2025 2012 2025 2012 2025 0-15 15,702 16,743 15.2% 15.2% 100.0% 106.6% 16-24 8,791 7,825 8.5% 7.1% 100.0% 89.0% 25-34 9,149 10,241 8.8% 9.2% 100.0% 111.9% 35-44 12,333 12,123 11.9% 11.0% 100.0% 98.3% 45-54 15,659 12,176 15.1% 11.1% 100.0% 77.8% 55-64 15,459 17,132 14.9% 15.6% 100.0% 110.8% 65+ 26,360 33,911 25.5% 30.7% 100.0% 128.6% TOTAL 103,453 110,150 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 106.5%

 There is a progressive decline in the number of 45-54 year olds, falling by -3,483 (- 22.2%) between 2012 and 2025, which is very similar to ONNS projections.  There is predicted to be decline in the number of 16-24 year olds, (-11%) over the same period (-966), which is fewer than ONS projections but a similar downward trend.  There is a continuous increase in the numbers of persons aged 65+ and a need to consider varying sports offers for this age group. This represents an increase of +28.6% (+7,551) between 2012 and 2025. While the age group represented 25.5% of South Lakeland’s population in 2012 it is projected to be 30.7% of the total by 2025, which is over 3 in 10 of the population and, again, not dissimilar to the ONS projections.

Service planning: Change over the coming decade (2015 – 2025)

While strategic planning needs to consider change over 20 to 25 years, service planning is often more closely aligned to a much shorter time horizon, typically 5 to 10 years. Over

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the decade to 2025 it is projected that the overall number of people in South Lakeland will rise by +568 (+0.5%) according to ONS and 6,697 (6.5%) using Planned Growth Scenario.. Regardless of the figures used, there will be significant age specific variations which will have implications for different markets, economic and health issues.

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Figure A9: Projected population change (2015 -2025)

Deprivation 16

The following deprivation maps illustrate the ranking of super output areas (SOAs) in South Lakeland based on the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) ‘Indices of Multiple Deprivation 2010’ (IMD 2010). The IMD ranks 32,482 SOAs throughout England17, with a rank position of one indicating the most deprived SOA in the Country.

The IMD 2010 is a valuable source of information about spatial patterns of deprivation in England and can be used to help focus policy and interventions on deprived areas and particular types of deprivation. It comprises 37 different indicators which are grouped into seven separate ‘domains’ of deprivation, these cover income, employment, health deprivation and disability, education, skills and training, barriers to housing and services, living environment deprivation and crime. The seven main ‘domains’ may also be combined to make an overall ‘multiple rank’ of deprivation; this is the most frequently used measure.

Relative to other parts of the country South Lakeland experiences low levels of deprivation; 1 in 25 of the District’s population (4.0%) falls within the areas covered by the three lowest/most deprived SOAs in England compared to a national average of 29.8%. Conversely, 45.3% live in the three least deprived groupings in the country, this compares to a ‘norm’ of c.30%.

16 Data source: 2010 indices of deprivation, DCLG) 17 SOAs relate to the geography used for the 2001 Census.

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Table A4: IMD cohorts – South Lakeland Multiple deprivation Health deprivation IMD cumulative norm Population Percent of Population Percent of in band population in band population Most 10.0 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% deprived 20.0 0 0.0% 0.0% 5,525 5.3% 5.3%

30.0 4,098 4.0% 4.0% 6,087 5.9% 11.2%

40.0 3,842 3.7% 7.7% 14,221 13.7% 24.9%

50.0 7,963 7.7% 15.4% 25,332 24.4% 49.3%

60.0 15,744 15.2% 30.6% 16,194 15.6% 64.9% 70.0 25,049 24.1% 54.7% 17,970 17.3% 82.2% 80.0 22,439 21.6% 76.3% 14,632 14.1% 96.3% Least 90.0 17,583 16.9% 93.2% 3,780 3.6% 100% deprived 100.0 7,023 6.8% 100% 0 0.0% 100%

A different pattern, to that seen for multiple-deprivation, is seen in relation to health. One in nine of South Lakeland’s population (11.2%) falls within the areas covered by the three least deprived SOAs in England, this compares to a national average of c.30%. Conversely, 17.7% live in the three least deprived groupings compared to a ‘norm’ of c.30%.

Figure A10: Index of multiple deprivation

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Figure A11: Index of multiple deprivation- health domain

Figure A12: IMD and Health domain comparisons – South Lakeland and England.

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Consumer profiling

Sport England Active People Survey

Active People is the largest survey of sport and active recreation in Europe and is in its seventh year (APS7 October 2012 – 2013). It collects data on the type, duration, frequency and intensity of adult participation by type of sport, recreation and cultural activity. The survey also covers volunteering, club membership, tuition as an instructor or coach, participation in competitive sport and overall satisfaction with local sports provision.

Table A5: Active People Survey for all adults – South Lakeland and nearest neighbours

South Nearest neighbours North West KPI National % Lakeland % Chichester South Suffolk West % % Hams % Coastal % Dorset % 1x30 Indicator - Participation in 30 minutes moderate intensity sport per week. 2012/13 35.7 35.8 35.9 34.0 36.2 35.3 28.0 KPI 2 - At least 1 hour per week volunteering to support sport. 2012/13 6.0 6.5 6.7 4.7 11.1 5.6 6.4 KPI 3 - Club membership in the last 4 weeks 2012/13 21.5 21.4 18.1 26.4 27.1 24.8 17.0 KPI 4 - Received tuition / coaching in last 12 months. 2012/13 16.1 13.8 19.9 20.1 * 19.9 14.3 KPI 5 - Taken part in organised competitive sport in last 12 months. 2012/13 12.6 11.6 13.2 15.2 20.4 18.1 9.7 * Sample size too small or question not asked Table A5 shows key indicators from APS 7 for South Lakeland and compares these to the corresponding rates for the North West, England and statistical ‘nearest neighbours’ based on a CIPFA (the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy) model. This type of comparison has been developed to aid local authorities to compare and benchmark. The model applies a range of socio-economic indicators, including population, unemployment rates, tax base per head of population, council tax bands and mortality ratios upon which the specific family group (nearest neighbours) is calculated. Key findings include:

 Participation - just under a third (35.9%) of adults participated in at least 1 x 30 minutes moderate intensity sport per week. This was slightly above the national average (35.7%) and the regional average (35.8%). It was above all but one of its ‘nearest neighbours’ which ranged from 28.0% to 36.2%.  Volunteering - around 1 in 15 (6.7%) provide at least 1 hour’s volunteering to support sport in South Lakeland each week. This is slightly higher than the corresponding national and regional equivalents and is above all but one of its ‘nearest neighbours’.  Sports club membership - over 1 in 6 (18.1%) are members of a sports club, based on the four weeks prior to the AP survey. This is below the national average (21.5%) and the regional rate (21.4%) and is below all but one of its ‘nearest neighbours’.

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 Sports tuition - 1 in 5 (19.9%) received sports tuition during the 12 months prior to the AP survey. This was above the regional and national averages. It is only surpassed by one of its ‘nearest neighbours’.  Competitive sport – over 1 in 8 (13.2%) adults had taken part in competitive sport in the previous 12 months, this was below all but one of South Lakeland’s ‘nearest neighbours and also higher than the national (12.6%) and regional (11.6%) averages.

Figure A13: Key AP indicators, South Lakeland and nearest neighbours (2012/13)

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Sport England Market Segmentation

Sport England has classified the adult population via a series of 19 market segments which provide an insight into the sporting behaviours of individuals throughout the country. The profiles cover a wide range of characteristics, from gender and age to the sports that people take part in, other interests, the newspapers that they read etc. The segmentation profile for South Lakeland indicates ‘Comfortable Mid-Life Males’ to be the largest segment of the adult population at 11.06% (9,290) compared to a national average of 8.65%.

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Figure A14: SE segmentation – South Lakeland compared to England

Comfortable Mid-Life Males Settling Down Males Comfortable Retired… Early Retirement Couples Empty Nest Career Ladies Retirement Home Singles Career Focussed Females Fitness Class Friends Competitive Male Urbanites Stay at Home Mums Middle England Mums Twilight Year Gents Older Working Women Sports Team Drinkers Pub League Team Mates Supportive Singles Local 'Old Boys' Stretched Single Mums Later Life Ladies

0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% South Lakeland England

Knowing which segments are most dominant in the local population is important as it can help direct provision and programming. Whilst the needs of smaller segments should not be ignored, it is important for South Lakeland to understand which sports are enjoyed by the largest proportion(s) of the population. Segmentation also enables partners to make tailored interventions, communicate effectively with target market(s) and better understand participation in the context of life stage and lifecycles.

The following data indicates that Philip, Tim and Ralph & Phyllis are the three dominant groups, representing 32.5% (27,277) of the adult population, compared to 21.7% nationally.

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Table A6: Sport England Market Segmentation summaries

Segment, description and its top three sports nationally Comfortable Mid-Life Males Philip 9,290 South Lakeland Mid-life professional (aged 46-55), sporty males with older 11.06% children and more time for themselves. 8.67% North West Keep fit/gym Swimming Cycling (16%) 8.65% England (15%) (12%) Settling Down Males Tim 9,004 South Lakeland Sporty male professionals (aged 26-45), buying a house and 10.72% settling down with partner. 7.25% North West Keep fit/gym Swimming Cycling (21%) 8.83% England (20%) (15%) Comfortable Retired Couples Ralph & Phyllis 8,983 South Lakeland Retired couples (aged 66+), enjoying active and comfortable 10.70% lifestyles. 3.28% North West Keep fit/gym (10%) Swimming (9%) Golf (7%) 4.22% England Early Retirement Couples Roger & Joy 8,620 South Lakeland Free-time couples nearing the end of their careers (aged 56- 10.26% 65). 6.49% North West Swimming Keep fit/gym (13%) Cycling (8%) 6.77% England (13%) Empty Nest Career Ladies Elaine 7,370 South Lakeland Mid-life professionals who have more time for themselves since 8.78% their children left home (aged 46-55). 6.08% North West Swimming Keep fit/gym (21%) Cycling (7%) 6.07% England (18%) Retirement Home Singles Elsie & Arnold 6,217 South Lakeland Retired singles or widowers (aged 66+), predominantly female, 7.40% living in sheltered accommodation. 9.18% North West Keep fit/gym (10%) Swimming (7%) Bowls (3%) 7.97% England Career Focussed Females Helena 5,207 South Lakeland Single professional women, enjoying life in the fast lane (aged 6.20% 26-45). 4.34% North West Swimming Cycling Keep fit/gym (26%) 4.55% England (23%) (11%) Fitness Class Friends Chloe 4,862 South Lakeland Young (aged 18-25) image-conscious females keeping fit and 5.79% trim. 3.49% North West Swimming Athletics Keep fit/gym (28%) 4.71% England (24%) (14%) Competitive Male Urbanites Ben 4,310 South Lakeland Male (aged 18-25), recent graduates, with a ‘work-hard, play- 5.13% hard’ attitude. Most sporty of 19 segments. 4.05% North West Keep fit/gym Cycling Football (33%) 4.94% England (24%) (18%) Stay at Home Mums Alison 3,584 South Lakeland 4.27% Mums with a comfortable, but busy, lifestyle (aged 36-45). 3.26% North West Swimming Cycling Keep fit/gym (27%) 4.39% England (25%) (12%)

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Segment, description and its top three sports nationally Middle England Mums Jackie 3,529 South Lakeland 4.20% Mums (aged 36-45) juggling work, family and finance. 5.28% North West Swimming Keep fit/gym (27%) Cycling (9%) 4.88% England (20%) Twilight Year Gents Frank 3,293 South Lakeland Retired men (aged 66+) with some pension provision and 3.92% limited sporting opportunities. 4.58% North West Keep fit/gym Golf (7%) Bowls (6%) 4.01% England (6%) Older Working Women Brenda 1,812 South Lakeland 2.16% Middle aged ladies (aged 46-65), working to make ends meet. 6.22% North West Swimming Keep fit/gym (15%) Cycling (4%) 4.91% England (13%) Sports Team Drinkers Jamie 1,760 South Lakeland 2.10% Young blokes (aged 18-25) enjoying football, pints and pool. 5.62% North West Keep fit/gym Athletics Football (28%) 5.37% England (22%) (12%) Pub League Team Mates Kev 1,685 South Lakeland Blokes (aged 36-45) who enjoy pub league games and 2.01% watching live sport. 6.78% North West Cycling Keep fit/gym (14%) Football (12%) 5.93% England (11%) Supportive Singles Leanne 1,658 South Lakeland Young (aged 18-25) busy mums and their supportive college 1.97% mates. Least active segment of her age group. 4.54% North West Swimming Athletics Keep fit/gym (23%) 4.25% England (18%) (9%) Local 'Old Boys' Terry 1,331 South Lakeland Generally inactive older men (aged 56-65), low income and 1.58% little provision for retirement. 4.58% North West Keep fit/gym (8%) Swimming (6%) Cycling (5%) 3.69% England Stretched Single Mums Paula 839 South Lakeland Single mum (aged 26-45) with financial pressures, childcare 1.00% issues and little time for pleasure. 3.83% North West Swimming Keep fit/gym (18%) Cycling (5%) 3.74% England (17%) Later Life Ladies Norma 634 South Lakeland Older ladies (aged 56-65), recently retired, with a basic income 0.75% to enjoy their lifestyles. 2.50% North West Swimming Keep fit/gym (12%) Cycling (2%) 2.12% England (10%)

The most popular sports in South Lakeland

A further aspect of the Sport England Active People Survey and Market Segmentation is that it makes it possible to identify the top five sports within South Lakeland. As with many other areas, swimming and cycling are among the most popular activities and are

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known to cut across age groups and gender; in South Lakeland over 1 in 9 adults go swimming, on average, at least once a month. The next most popular activity is cycling, 11.7% of adults go cycling on a relatively regular basis.

Table A7: Most popular sports in South Lakeland18

South Lakeland North West England Sport No. (000s) Rate No. (000s) Rate No. (000s) Rate Swimming 10.1 11.9% 9.9 11.6% 4,896.9 11.5% Cycling 10.0 11.7% 6.7 7.9% 3,458.9 8.1% Gym 6.9 8.1% 9.3 11.0% 4,622.7 10.9% Athletics 4.8 5.6% 5.3 6.2% 2,778.8 6.5% Football 4.5 5.2% 5.8 6.8% 2,689.7 6.3%

South Lakeland – Non-participation in sport

Geographic 2011/12 (APS6) 2012/13 (APS7) 2013/14 (APS8) hierarchy England 51.1% 52.0% 52.6% North West 52.2% 53.2% 53.6% Cumbria 54.6% 55.4% 55.4% South Lakeland 50.8% 52.7% 54.5%

18 Source: Sport England Area Profiles

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© Copyright Sport England 2013 The proportion/number of adults (aged 16 and over) who have not participated in any sessions of sport, at any intensity or for any duration, in the last 28 days. Those who have participated in walking only (not any sports or more intense/strenuous walking activities such as power walking, hill trekking or gorge walking) would be included here.

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% Each segment within South Lakeland who participate less than once a month in 30 minutes of moderately intense sport/exercise.

Source: Active People Survey (12 months to April 2010)

Segmentation Participation Segment South Lakes At least once a month Less than once a month % Ben 4,310 3,246 1,064 24.7% Jamie 1,760 1,149 611 34.7% Chloe 4,862 3,046 1,816 37.4% Leanne 1,658 846 812 49.0% Helena 5,207 2,971 2,236 42.9% Tim 9,004 5,862 3,142 34.9% Alison 3,584 2,144 1,440 40.2% Jackie 3,529 1,742 1,787 50.6% Kev 1,685 792 893 53.0% Paula 839 349 490 58.4% Philip 9,290 4,889 4,401 47.4% Elaine 7,370 3,314 4,056 55.0% Roger & Joy 8,620 3,365 5,255 61.0% Brenda 1,812 584 1228 67.8% Terry 1,331 402 929 69.8% Norma 634 168 466 73.5% Ralph & Phyllis 8,983 2,947 6,036 67.2% Frank 3,293 928 2365 71.8% Elsie & Arnold 6,217 1,345 4,872 78.4% Total 83,988 40,089 43,899 52.3%

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Mosaic19

Mosaic 2013 is a similar consumer segmentation product and classifies all 26 million households into 15 groups, 67 household types and 155 segments. This data can be used to paint a picture of UK consumers in terms of their social-demographics, lifestyles, culture and behaviour and tends to be used to draw out population characteristics for the backdrop to library usage and other non-sporting activities. The following table shows the top five mosaic classifications in South Lakeland compared to the country as a whole. The dominance of these five segments can be seen inasmuch as they represent nearly two thirds (64.8%) of the population compared to a national equivalent rate of around 3 in 10 (29.2%).

Table A8: Mosaic – main population segments in South Lakeland

South Lakeland Mosaic group description National % # % 1 - Small Town Diversity 22,911 22.3% 3.5% 2 - Rural Solitude 21,587 21.0% 8.9% 3 - Active Retirement 14,754 14.4% 4.4% 4 - Professional Rewards 12,705 12.4% 8.8% 5 - Industrial Heritage 7,974 7.8% 3.6%

The largest segment profiled for South Lakeland is the Small Town Diversity group, making up 18.5% of population in the area; this is over five times the national rate (3.5%). This group is defined as people living in older housing in small/medium sized towns, they also have strong roots to their local community. Although these people are more likely to be in their retirement years, these neighbourhoods are quite diverse in terms of age distribution and types of household. Some people are quite well off, whilst others have to be careful to make ends meet, but you are unlikely to find people at either extreme of the income distribution.

Figure A15 is a visual depiction of some of the characteristics and traits of the dominant Mosaic groups found in South Lakeland. The more dominant traits are displayed using larger and bolder text.

19 2013 Mosaic analysis, Experian

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Figure A15: Dominant Mosaic profile in South Lakeland

Figure A16: Mosaic profiles – South Lakeland compared to England

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Table A9: Dominant Mosaic profiles in South Lakeland

This group is defined as refers to people living in older housing in small/medium sized towns; they also have strong roots to their local Small Town community. Although these people are more likely to be in their Diversity retirement years, these neighbourhoods are quite diverse in terms of age distribution and types of household. Some people are quite well off, whilst others have to be careful to make ends meet, but you are unlikely to find people at either extreme of the income distribution. Mixed ages, generally have a lower income. Almost exclusively white, Key features mostly mature, enjoys bird watching.

This group is defined as generally married people who live in small villages, isolated farmhouses or cottages where farming and tourism are the mainstays of the local economy. These areas are sufficiently Rural Solitude remote from major population centres not to have become commuter dormitories and are characterised by a traditional country way of life with a strong sense of community. Owner occupation is common and houses are usually spacious, detached and surrounded by gardens Mature individuals found mainly in small villages with a community Key features spirit. Enjoy country pursuits.

This group is defined as neighbourhoods containing people over the age of 65 whose children have grown up, and on retirement, have Active decided to live in a community amongst people of similar ages and Retirement incomes. The move to Active Retirement is an opportunity to

downsize to a more manageable property, a chance to make a new start, establish new friendships and engage in new leisure activities. Generally retired and downsized to a bungalow. Have grandchildren, Key features enjoy holidays and cruises, paid off credit cards in full.

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Figure A17: Distribution of Mosaic segments in South Lakeland

Active Places20

The Active Places database contains information on c.60,000 facilities; the sports halls and swimming pools in South Lakeland are listed below and shown on the maps that follow.

Table A10: Active Places data on South Lakeland

Site Ref Site name Facilities 1 Burton-In-Kendal Memorial Hall Hall 2 Cartmel Priory C of E School Hall 3 Cascades Health & Fitness Club Pool 4 Casterton School Hall Pool AGP 5 Coniston Sports and Social Centre Hall AGP 6 Crook Memorial Hall Hall 7 Dallam Boarding House Hall Pool 8 Dallam School Hall AGP 9 Dent Memorial Hall Hall 10 Grayrigg Coronation Hall Hall 11 GSK Sports Complex Hall 12 Ibis Sports and Social Club Hall

20 Data source: Active Places Power, Sport England

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Site Ref Site name Facilities 13 Kendal Lads and Girls Club Hall 14 Kendal Rugby Union Football Club AGP 15 Kirkbie Kendal School AGP 16 Lakes Leisure Kendal Hall Pool 17 Lakes Leisure Ulverston Pool AGP 18 Lakeside Hotel Pool 19 Langdale Country Club Pool 20 Leven Valley C of E Primary School Hall 21 Low Wood Leisure Club Pool 22 Natland Village Hall Hall 23 Netherwood Spa Pool 24 Park Road Recreation Ground Hall 25 Pulse Health and Fitness Pool 26 Queen Elizabeth School Hall AGP 27 Queen Katherine School Hall AGP 28 Sedbergh School Hall Pool AGP 29 Settlebeck High School Hall 30 Storth Village Heron Hall Hall 31 Swan Hotel Health & Fitness (Newby Bridge) Pool 32 The John Ruskin School Hall Pool 33 The Lakes School Hall AGP 34 The Sanctuary Pool 35 Ulverston Victoria High School Hall 36 Vital Health & Wellbeing (Old England Hotel & Spa) Pool 37 Windermere C of E Junior School Pool 38 Windermere School Hall AGP 39 Wings School Hall

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Figure A18: Active Places in South Lakeland

Many of the artificial grass pitches (AGP), sports halls and swimming pools shown are either small and/or not available for community access.

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APPENDIX C: SPORT ENGLAND MARKET SEGMENTATION SEGMENTS

Main Socio % Segment name and Segment 1x30 Top sports (played at least once a age eco Eng- Media and Communications Key brands description characteristics month) and sporting behaviour band group 3x30 popn Ben Male, recent Ben is a very active type and takes part in Competitive Male 69% graduates, with a Ben is a heavy internet user, using it for sports sport on a regular basis. He is the sportiest Urbanites ‘work-hard, play-hard’ news, personal emails, social networking and of the 19 segments. Ben’s top sports are 18-25 ABC1 4.9% attitude. buying films, games and tickets. He is highly football (33%), keep fit/ gym (24%), cycling Also known as Josh, Graduate professional, responsive to internet advertising. (18%), athletics including running (15%) Luke, Adam, Matesuz, 39% single. and swimming (13%). Kamil

Jamie Jamie is a very active type that takes part in 59% Jamie is a prolific mobile phone user and as Sports Team Lads Young blokes enjoying sport on a regular basis. uses this as a primary source of information. football, pints and pool. Jamie’s top sports are football (28%), keep 18-25 C2DE 5.4% He likes to text rather than talk, and uses 3G Also known as Ryan, Vocational student, fit and gym (22%), athletics including for sports results and SMS text information Nathan, Ashley, Adeel, single. running (12%), cycling (12%) and 31% services. Pawel swimming (10%).

Chloe Chloe is a heavy internet and mobile phone Young image- Chloe is an active type that takes part in Fitness Class Friends 56% user. She uses her mobile to keep in contact conscious females sport on a regular basis. with friends and family, preferring this to her keeping fit and trim. 18-25 ABC1 4.7% Chloe’s top sports are keep fit/ gym (28%), Also known as Nisha, landline. Chloe has a new 3G phone which Graduate professional, swimming (24%), athletics including running Sophie, Lauren, provides internet access but is still likely to use single. (14%), cycling (11%) and equestrian (5%). Charlotte, Lucy 23% text as her first source of information.

Leanne Young busy mums and Leanne is a light internet user and a heavy Leanne is the least active segment of her Supportive Singles their supportive college 42% mobile phone user, using this instead of a age group. mates. landline to contact friends. She uses SMS text Leanne’s top sports are keep fit/ gym 18-25 C2DE 4.3% Also known as Hayley, Student or PT services and also entertainment features on her (23%), swimming (18%), athletics including Kerry, Danielle, Nisha, vocational, Likely to mobile. Leanne’s mobile is likely to be pay-as- running (9%), cycling (6%) and football 17% Saima have children. you-go and she responds to text adverts. (4%).

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Main Socio % Segment name and Segment 1x30 Top sports (played at least once a age eco Eng- Media and Communications Key brands description characteristics month) and sporting behaviour band group 3x30 popn Helena Helena is a fairly active type that takes part Career Focused Single professional 53% Helena always has her mobile and PDA on in sport on a regular basis. Female women, enjoying life in hand so that she is contactable for work and Helena’s top sports are keep fit/ gym (26%), the fast lane. 26-45 ABC1 4.6% social calls. She is a heavy internet user, but swimming (22%), cycling (11%), athletics Also known as Claire, Full time professional, mainly from home, and uses this as her primary including running (9%), and equestrian Tamsin, Fiona, Sara, single. 19% source of information. (3%). Joanne

Sporty male Tim’s main source of information is the internet Tim professionals, buying a -he uses this for information on property, sports Tim is an active type that takes part in sport Settling Down Males 62% house and settling and managing his finances. He is a heavy on a regular basis.

down with partner. 26-45 ABC1 8.8% mobile phone user and likes to access Tim’s top sports are cycling (21%), keep fit/ Also known as Simon, Professional, may have information 24/7. Tim will often buy things gym (20%), swimming (15%), football Jonathan, Jeremy, children, married or online and is relatively likely to use SMS text (13%) and golf (7%). Adrian, Marcus 27% single. alerts and 3G services.

Alison is a medium TV viewer and may have a Alison digital package, but is unlikely to respond to TV Alison is a fairly active segment with above Mums with a Stay at Home Mums advertising. She is a medium internet user and average levels of participation in sport. comfortable, but busy, 55% is unlikely to respond to internet advertising, but Alison’s top sports are: keep fit/ gym (27%), lifestyle. 36-45 ABC1 4.4% Also known as Justine, will use it as a source of information to aid her swimming (25%), cycling (12%), athletics Stay-at-home mum, Karen, Suzanne, decision-making. She has a pay-as-you-go including running (11%0, and equestrian children, married. Tamsin, Siobhan 20% mobile for emergencies, but prefers to use her (3%). landline. 47% Jackie has above average participation Jackie Jackie is a medium TV viewer, enjoying soaps, Mums juggling work, levels in sport, but is less active than other Middle England Mums chat shows and dramas, and has Freeview family and finance. segments in her age group. C1C2 digital channels. She is a light and cautious Vocational job, may 36-45 4.9% Jackie’s top sports are keep fit/ gym (22%), Also known as Andrea, D internet user, but has been encouraged by her have children, married 16% swimming (20%), cycling (9%), athletics Cheryl, Deborah, Jane, children’s prolific usage and is becoming more or single. including running (6%), and badminton Louise confident herself. (2%).

Main Socio 1x30 % Segment name and Segment Top sports (played at least once a age eco Eng- Media and Communications Key brands description characteristics month) and sporting behaviour band group 3x30 popn

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Kev Blokes who enjoy Kev is a heavy TV viewer, likely to have a Kev has above average levels of Pub League Team pub league games 43% digital or cable package for extra sports participation in sport. Mates and watching live coverage. He is a heavy radio listener and 36- Kev’s top sports are keep fit/ gym sport. DE 5.9% is likely to favour local commercial 45 (14%), football (12%), cycling (11%), Also known as Lee, Vocational job, may stations. Kev uses his mobile phone for 17% swimming (10%) and athletics Craig, Steven, Tariq, have children, social reasons but will not respond to text including running (6%). Dariusz. married or single. advert. Single mums with Paula financial pressures, 36% Paula is a heavy TV viewer, enjoying quiz Paula is not a very active type and her Stretched Single childcare issues and and chat shows, reality TV and soaps. participation is lower than that of the Mums little time for She is likely to have a digital or cable general adult population. 26- pleasure. DE 3.7% package. Paula does not have internet Paula’s top sports are keep fit/ gym Also known as 45 Job seeker or part access at home, and is a heavy mobile (18%), swimming (17%), cycling (5%), Donna, Gemma, 13% time low skilled phone user, although this is likely to be athletics including running (4%) and Shelley, Tina, worker, children, pay-as-you-go. football (3%). Tammy single. Mid-life professional, Philip Philip is a medium TV viewer, likely to sporty males with 51% Comfortable Mid Life have digital and use interactive services Philip’s sporting activity levels are older children and Male for sports and business news. He is a above the national average. more time for 46- ABC1 8.7% heavy radio listener. Philip is comfortable Philip’s top sports are cycling (16%), themselves. 55 Also known as purchasing over the phone and internet, keep fit/ gym (15%), swimming (12%), Full time job and 20% Graham, Colin, but is unlikely to respond to SMS text football (9%), and golf (8%). owner occupied, Keith, Stuart, Clive alerts. children, married. Mid-life Elaine professionals who 43% Philip is a medium TV viewer, likely to Empty Nest Career Elaine’s sporting activity levels are have more time for have digital and use interactive services Ladies similar to the national average. themselves since for sports and business news. He is a 46- Elaine’s top sports are keep fit/ gym their children left ABC1 6.1% heavy radio listener. Philip is comfortable Also known as 55 (21%), swimming (18%), cycling (7%), home. purchasing over the phone and internet, Carole, Sandra, 12% athletics including running (3%) and Full time job and but is unlikely to respond to SMS text Penelope, Julie, tennis (2%). owner occupied, alerts. Jacqueline married.

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Roger & Joy Early Retirement 38% Roger and Joy are medium TV viewers Roger and Joy are slightly less active Free-time couples Couples and heavy radio listeners. They regularly than the general population. nearing the end of 56- read the Times of Daily Telegraph, and a Roger and Joy’s top sports are keep their careers. ABC1 6.8% Also known as 65 local paper. They have increased their fit/ gym (13%), swimming (13%), Full-time job or Melvyn, Barry, 10% use of the internet and may now have cycling (8%), golf (6%), and angling retired, married. Geoffrey, Linda, access to it at home. (2%). Susan, Patricia Brenda Brenda is a heavy TV viewer and is likely Older Working 29% Brenda is generally less active than Middle aged ladies, to respond to TV advertising. She is a Women the average adult. working to make medium radio listener, preferring local 46- Brenda’s top sports are keep fit/ gym ends meet. C2DE 4.9% commercial stations. Brenda rarely has Also known as 65 (15%), swimming (13%), cycling (4%), Part-time job, access to the internet, and is an Shirley, June, 8% athletics including running (2%) and married. infrequent mobile user. She enjoys Maureen, Janet, badminton (1%). reading the Mirror or the Sun. Diane Terry Generally inactive Terry is a high TV viewer, both at home Local ‘Old Boys’ older men, low 26% Terry is generally less active than the and in the pub, particularly enjoying live income, little average adult. 56- sports coverage. He reads the tabloids on Also known as provision for DE 3.7% Terry’s top sports are keep fit/ gym 65 a daily basis. Terry does not use the Derek, Brian, retirement. (8%), swimming (6%), cycling (6%), 9% internet, and does not feel he is missing Malcolm, Raymond, Job Seeker, married angling (4%), and golf (4%). out. He is unlikely to have a mobile phone. Michael or single. Norma Older ladies, 23% Norma is a high TV viewer, enjoying quiz Norma is generally less active than the Late Life Ladies recently retired with shows, chat shows, soaps and religious average adult. a basic income to 56- programmes. Most new technology has Norma’s top sports are keep fit/ gym DE 2.1% Also known as enjoy their lifestyles. 65 6% passed her by, having no internet access (12%), swimming (10%), cycling (2%), Pauline, Angela, Job seeker or or mobile phone, but she uses her bowls (1%) and martial arts/ combat Irene, Denise, Jean retired, single. landline to call her family. (1%).

Main Socio % Segment name and Segment Top sports (played at least once a age eco 1x30 Eng- Media and Communications Key brands description characteristics month) and sporting behaviour band group popn Ralph & Phyllis Retired couples, Ralph and Phyllis are medium to light TV Ralph and Phyllis are less active than 66+ ABC1 28% 4.2% Comfortable Retired enjoying active and viewers, preferring to be out and about the average adult, but sportier than

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Couples comfortable instead. They are unlikely to have access other segments of the same age lifestyles. to the internet, although it is something group. Also known as Retired, married or they are considering. They read the Ralph and Phyllis’ top sports are keep 9% Lionel, Arthur, single. newspaper daily: either the Daily fit/ gym (10%), swimming (9%), golf Reginald, Beryl, Telegraph or Times. (7%), bowls (4%), and cycling (4%). Peggy, Marjorie Frank is a heavy TV viewer and enjoys Retired men with Frank watching live sport and notices TV some pension 21% Frank is generally much less active Twilight Years Gent advertising, which he is influenced by. He provision and limited than the average adult. C1C2 does not use the internet and is nervous exercise 66+ 4.0% Frank’s top sports are golf (7%), keep Also known as Roy, D of computers. Frank reads a newspaper opportunities. fit/ gym (6%), bowls (6%), swimming Harold, Stanley, most days, either the Daily Mail or Retired, married or 9% (6%) and cycling (4%). Alfred, Percy Express. He does not have a mobile single phone. Elsie & Arnold Retired singles or Retirement Home Elsie and Arnold are heavy TV viewers, widowers, 17% Elsie and Arnold are much less active Singles enjoying quiz shows, religious predominantly than the average adult. programmes and old films. They generally female, living in 66+ DE 8.0% Their top sports are keep fit/ gym Also known as do not have access to the internet or use sheltered (10%), swimming (7%), bowls (3%), Doris, Ethel, Gladys, a mobile phone, and only use their accommodation. golf (1%) and cycling (1%). Stanley, Walter, 5% landline to call family Retired, widowed. Harold

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APPENDIX D: TRAVEL TIMES TO SWIMMING POOLS IMD 2010 populations within/outwith South Lakeland LC pools 20 minute drive time

Community use pools South Lakeland Indices of 20 Minute drive time catchment populations by IMD Multiple Deprivation Populati 2010 Population Persons Persons on 10% bands Persons inside Population inside % outside outside % catchment catchment %

00 - 10% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 10 - 20% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20 - 30% 4098 3.95% 3968 3.82% 130 0.13% 30 - 40% 3842 3.70% 3842 3.70% 0 0.00% 40 - 50% 7963 7.68% 7906 7.62% 57 0.05% 50 - 60% 15744 15.18% 14320 13.80% 1424 1.37% 60 - 70% 25049 24.15% 22952 22.12% 2097 2.02% 70 - 80% 22439 21.63% 17182 16.56% 5257 5.07% 80 - 90% 17583 16.95% 15283 14.73% 2300 2.22% 90 - 100% 7023 6.77% 6712 6.47% 311 0.30% Total 103741 100.00% 92165 88.84% 11576 11.16%

IMD 2010 populations within/outwith South Lakeland LC pools 20 minute drive time

Community use pools South Lakeland Indices of 20 Minute drive time catchment populations by IMD Multiple Deprivation Populati Population Persons on 2010 Persons inside Population Persons outside outside 10% bands catchment inside % % catchment %

00 - 10% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 10 - 20% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20 - 30% 4098 3.95% 3968 3.82% 130 0.13% 30 - 40% 3842 3.70% 3842 3.70% 0 0.00% 40 - 50% 7963 7.68% 7881 7.60% 82 0.08% 50 - 60% 15744 15.18% 9618 9.27% 6126 5.91% 60 - 70% 25049 24.15% 16735 16.13% 8314 8.01% 70 - 80% 22439 21.63% 13167 12.69% 9272 8.94% 80 - 90% 17583 16.95% 8572 8.26% 9011 8.69% 90 - 100% 7023 6.77% 4683 4.51% 2340 2.26% Total 103741 100.00% 68466 66.00% 35275 34.00%

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IMD 2010 populations within/outwith South Lakeland LC pools 20 minute walk time

Community use pools South Lakeland Indices of 20 Minute walk time catchment populations by IMD Multiple Deprivation Populat Population Persons ion 2010 Persons inside Population Persons outside outside 10% bands catchment inside % % catchment %

00 - 10% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 10 - 20% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20 - 30% 4098 3.95% 3204 3.09% 894 0.86% 30 - 40% 3842 3.70% 1701 1.64% 2141 2.06% 40 - 50% 7963 7.68% 2618 2.52% 5345 5.15% 50 - 60% 15744 15.18% 746 0.72% 14998 14.46% 60 - 70% 25049 24.15% 4019 3.87% 21030 20.27% 70 - 80% 22439 21.63% 6672 6.43% 15767 15.20% 80 - 90% 17583 16.94% 1230 1.19% 16353 15.76% 90 - 100% 7023 6.76% 4248 4.09% 2775 2.67% Total 103741 100.00% 24438 23.56% 79303 76.44%

Report Figure 7.2: KLC members by location with 20 min walk and 20 min drive time catchments

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APPENDIX E: VILLAGE HALL FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Indicates no information found Indicates facilities offering a range of physical activities Indicates information found from web search

Online Rural question Hall Name Facilities Activities Notes Parishes -naire received Aldingham

Lindale Village Zumba, yoga Allithwaite Hall Upper Newton Village No online Hall details found Main hall:14m x 8m Sprung floor, toilets; Arnside Village disability access, Hall small meeting room, car park, kitchen, Arnside stage 4 rooms for hire: Badminton, Arnside 13.5m x 6.5m, 7m x table tennis, Educational 5m, 2 smaller zumba, pilates, Lift access Institute rooms, kitchen, country stage dancing Main hall, committee Tennis, arts & Barbon Village Barbon room, kitchen, tennis crafts, indoor Hall court, toilets bowls Bridge Club, Scottish Main hall, committee country Storth Village Hall room, kitchen, coffee dancing, art bar group, Age UK Beetham exercise, yoga classes Main hall 15m x 6m, kitchen, toilets, Heron Hall disabled access, parking Main room 15m x Blawith & 5.5m, kitchen, Water Yeat Village Weekly yoga Subberthwait mobile stage, Hall class e parking, wheelchair access Broughton No details found East Kickboxing, Main hall, stage, 3 karate, judo, Burneside The Bryce Institute meeting rooms, dancing, kitchen, licenced pilates Main hall, reception Burton-In- Burton Memorial room, club room, Kendal Hall toilets

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Online Rural question Hall Name Facilities Activities Notes Parishes -naire received Main hall 10m x 5.45m, meeting Cartmel Fell room 6.45m x Cartmel Fell Parish Hall 4.45m, kitchen, car park, no sports marking Scottish Casterton Village Main Hall, kitchen, Casterton country Hall toilets dancing Table tennis, High Wray Village Hall, camping barn, Tai Chi, Qi Claife Hall toilets Gong, darts, dominoes No information Colton Church Hall on facilities or activities No information Bouth Village Hall on facilities or activities Finsthwaite & No information Lakeside Village on facilities or Hall activities No information Rusland Reading Colton on facilities or Rooms activities Satterwaite Parish Main Room, kitchen, Room toilets No information Spark Bridge on facilities or Village Hall activities Main hall, toilets, Water Yeat Village disabled facilities, Yoga Hall kitchen, no sports marking Coniston No details found

No information Crook Memorial Crook on facilities or Hall activities No information Crosthwaite Argles Memorial on facilities or & Lyth Hall activities Main hall, 2 meeting Dent Memorial Dent rooms, kitchen, Hall toilets Indoor bowling, badminton, Victory Hall, Main hall, 2 meeting yoga, circuit Duddon Broughton-in- rooms, toilets training, keep Furness fit, pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba Egton-With- Main hall 55’ x 21’, Newland, Broughton Beck supper room 24’ x Mansriggs & 18’, toilets

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Online Rural question Hall Name Facilities Activities Notes Parishes -naire received Osmotherley Large function room, Greenodd meeting room, kitchen, toilets No information Spark Bridge on facilities or Village Hall activities Main room 10m x Garsdale Village Garsdale 5m, kitchen, toilets Hall inc. disabled Haverthwaite Website down

No information Hawkshead Lower Market Hall on facilities or activities Pilates, short Helsington & mat bowling, Main hall, meeting Helsington Brigsteer Village Zumba, Zumba room, kitchen, toilets Hall Gold, table tennis Badminton, Main hall, meeting yoga, dancing, Heversham The Athenaeum room, kitchen, toilets snooker, indoor bowling Main hall 14m x 8m, toilets, disabled access, meeting Holme Holme Parish Hall room 7m x 7m, kitchen, stage, no sports markings Hutton Roof Hall, kitchen, large Hutton Roof Village Hall playing fields, toilets No information Kirkby Ireleth Kirkby Village Hall on facilities or activities Kirkby 3 rooms, kitchen, Lonsdale Lunesdale Hall Marital arts toilets Town Council No information Leven Methodist on facilities or Church activities Levens 2 rooms on 2 floors, Levens Village Pilates, both with kitchen Institute dancing facilities No information Cartmel Village on facilities or Hall Lower activities Allithwaite Allithwaite Aerobics, Hall, kitchen, parking Community Centre dancing No information Lower Holker on facilities or Village Hall Lower Holker activities Flookburgh Village Main hall, committee

Hall room, kitchen, toilets

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Online Rural question Hall Name Facilities Activities Notes Parishes -naire received Regular weekly Pilates group, It is Parent/Toddler Lowick Community Main hall, kitchen, independent Lowick group, Hall toilets from the Parish conference bookings, Council meetings etc. Lupton No details found

No information Catholic Church Milnthorpe on facilities or Hall activities Jointly owned Indoor bowling, by Oxenholme Natland & 8.1 x 16.5m Main badminton and (outside the Natland Oxenholme Village Hall, 5.1 x 10m small table tennis parish) and Hall hall, kitchen, toilets clubs meet Natland, which regularly is run by Trustees. New Hutton Indoor bowling, Old Hutton Public Main hall, small hall, Old Hutton & badminton, Hall kitchen Holmescales pilates No information Pennington Disabled access & Pennington on facilities or Memorial Hall toilet, parking activities Preston Events held there Patrick range from keep fit and dance classes, Has been used OAP groups and in the past for Endmoor Village jumble sales through indoor sports, Preston Hall to wedding eg badminton. Richard receptions and parties, and it is also home to the local Post Office. Satterwaite Parish Main room, kitchen, Satterthwaite Room toilets General keep fit, football Currently trying classes, junior to secure Main hall, committee football, Sedbergh Peoples Hall funding to build room, toilets badminton, keep fit and a community running clubs gym..

No information Sedgwick Village Sedgwick on facilities or Hall activities Skelsmergh & Skelsmergh 15 x 7.5m Hall, Bowling club Scalthwaiteri Village Hall kitchen, toilets gg Skelwith Skelwith Parish rooms, toilets Community Hall

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Online Rural question Hall Name Facilities Activities Notes Parishes -naire received Kitchen, disabled Stainton Village Stainton access, seats 70, Hall parking Institute room, Staveley-In- Staveley Village meeting room, Judo, pilates Cartmel Hall and Institute pavilion, kitchen, toilets Main hall 9.8m x Staveley- 5.4m, toilets, Age UK seated Ings Parish Hall With-Ings disabled access, exercise class kitchen, playground Torver Torver Village Hall School room, toilets

Underbarrow Underbarrow & Zumba Gold Institute Bradleyfield Urswick Recreation Urswick Badminton Hall was built in Recreational Hall Club 1929 Urswick Main hall 16m x Bardsea Malt Kiln 6.5m, disabled

Village Hall facilities, car park, kitchen, stage The Parish hall, accommodates a range of educational, welfare and sports and leisure activities. Witherslack, It is well used by the Short mat Meathop & Parish Hall local community and bowling Ulpha clubs and societies and is currently seeking funding for capital improvements to the building.

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