Regeneration

We understand that Leisure can contribute significantly to Regeneration projects by:

• Attracting and facilitating public and private investment in new leisure facilities to satisfy new demand.
• Ensuring that the local community is engaged with the development and management of leisure facilities.
• Ensuring that local people have the skills and experience to compete for the jobs that such investment creates.
• Increasing educational attainment.
• Attracting international, national or regional events which have visitor potential and which will contribute directly to the growth in the tourism economy.

Leisure is also a significant provider of employment opportunities and is particularly attractive to the younger population. Employment in the leisure sector generally is currently growing whilst more traditional employment sectors are in decline. It therefore offers significant potential to reduce unemployment rates, particularly amongst young people.

We have a thorough understanding of these issues and can help plan and/or undertake leisure related work contributing to Regeneration projects. We will always ensure that the contribution of Leisure to these important issues is highlighted in our Strategy development.