Appendix 1 SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL INDOOR LEISURE FACILITY STRATEGY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT JUNE 2015 Integrity, Innovation, Inspiration 1-2 Frecheville Court off Knowsley Street Bury BL9 0UF T 0161 764 7040 F 0161 764 7490 E [email protected] www.kkp.co.uk SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL INDOOR LEISURE FACILITY STRATEGY – NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT 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 SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL INDOOR LEISURE FACILITY STRATEGY – NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT 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 SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL INDOOR LEISURE FACILITY STRATEGY – NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT 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. 1 May 2015 3-003-1415 Final Assessment Report KKP SOUTH LAKELAND DISTRICT COUNCIL INDOOR LEISURE FACILITY STRATEGY – NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT 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