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our sporting commitment Sport England and local government working together to:

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build a positive partnership based upon a clear understanding of one another's priorities and shared outcomes;
"Sport England and local authorities share a common purpose - to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy sport in  
every community."

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deliver high-quality sporting opportunities, building delivery capacity and capability within local authorities, and across the sporting landscape;
We believe sport has the power to: 
Working in partnership we are committed to:

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stimulate innovation, seeking out new ideas and perspectives, and challenging perceived wisdom, to deliver the best possible outcomes for sport.
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build strong, sustainable communities;
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providing a quality experience for those participating and working in community sport;
Locally, our partnership is reflected through:

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improve health and tackle health inequalities; 
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improve the life chances of children and young people;
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reduce anti-social behaviour  
and fear of crime;
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creating and developing high-quality, sustainable sporting opportunities in every community, including a vibrant 
club network, strong pathways 
for competitors, sustainable facilities and opportunities to coach and volunteer;  
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and increase skills, employment and economic growth.
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Sport England funding for County Sport and Physical Activity Partnerships (CSPAPs), enabling them to: 
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broker relationships between local authorities and the 46 national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport funded by Sport England for 2009-13
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delivering a grassroots sporting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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work with local councils to support the delivery of Local Area Agreements (LAAs)
Working together, and combining Sport England's focus on sport, with councils' local priorities, we can deliver our common purpose, making a difference to people's lives and the places they live.
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councils supporting CSPAPs in the representation of community sport within strategic planning and Local Strategic Partnerships.

## Our Partnership In Action

Regionally, our partnership is reflected through:
Nationally, our partnership is reflected through:

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engagement between Sport England regional teams and councils through regional networks; 
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the promotion of the benefits of sport by the Local Government Association (LGA) across local government and within wider policy debates; 
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working together where local 
priorities are closely aligned to sport - eg where National Indicator 8 (adult participation in sport and active recreation) is an improvement priority in an LAA;
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a clear understanding of local government within Sport England policy-making and processes, supporting and challenging NGBs to work more effectively with local government partners;
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the provision of advice and guidance to local councils by Sport England's planning and facilities team;
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consultation between the LGA and Sport England on key policies, programmes and funding strategies, while linking to other key strategies such as the Department of Health Be Active, Be Healthy physical activity plan;
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councils working together to lead the local government improvement agenda, developing strong relationships with the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnerships;
How do we put all of this into practice? The diagram inside highlights how local government and Sport England can contribute to the provision of sporting opportunities for all, and how our efforts can be aligned. Together, we can maximise the opportunities for success in sport and local communities.

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the LGA offering Sport England access to the Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, communications tools and conference programmes; 
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Sport England working with other cultural agencies and the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) to support the local government improvement agenda, 
and contribute to Culture and Sport Strategic Dialogues; 
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the development of closer relationships between Sport England 
and CLOA (the Chief Cultural and Leisure Officers Association), SOLACE (the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives)  and other professional bodies; 
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national work programmes on local authority improvement, delivered together and with other cultural agencies;
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Sport England, working alongside other cultural agencies, local authorities, and regional development agencies, assisting in the development of the integrated regional strategies, and establishing the role of sport in regeneration, particularly in growth areas.
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the commitment of the LGA and Sport England to review progress and collaboration on a regular basis.  
As a council you can maximise your contribution to sport by...

discussed and included in local delivery plans
At the local level, councils:
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capturing best practice in the form of case studies, and sharing this with local and national partners.  
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ensuring that sports evidence contributes to the Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA).
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providing strong political leadership for sport at a local level
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supporting the County Sport and Physical Activity Partnerships and working with NGBs and local sports clubs.
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joining up activity across the area, working within the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) to maximise opportunities for sport
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putting in place good commissioning processes for sport
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determining local priorities for sport and examining what sport can do for other priorities.

## Sustainable Community Strategies Sustainable Community Strategies Local Area Agreements Local Area Agreements

Sport England:
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providing strong leadership for sport  
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being an advocate for sport across government 
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commissioning national governing bodies of sport (NGBs*) to grow their sports, improve satisfaction levels and develop their talent pathways
Sport England is committed to...

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prosperous communities
	 # healthier communities
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consulting on local facilities strategies, giving sport a place in new developments and a voice in planning applications.
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supporting further education (FE) and higher education (HE) sports development initiatives.
	 # safer communities
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opportunities for young people 
and using Shaping places 
through sport to help  
achieve this; 
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delivering environmental and open space improvements through sport
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delivering a successful 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy.
Sport England:
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one million people doing more sport
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a 25% reduction in the number of 16-18 year olds who drop out of at least five key sports
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improved talent development systems in at least 25 sports
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a measurable increase in people's satisfaction with their own experience of sport
In achieving these goals, we will create a lasting legacy for grassroots sport from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

partners with their offer to 
Schools for the Future.

* 
NGB in this document refers to  
the 46 national governing bodies of sport in receipt of 2009-13 funding from Sport England