Perspective!

Known for our willingness to question and suggest alternative perspectives on topical subjects, this section of the website is designed to spark debate and challenge convention, providing a forum for the issues and challenges that affect us all. From surviving the legacy of 2012 to measuring up to childhood obesity, we have it covered.

And, its not just about what we think: we are keen to provide a platform for all. Whether you agree with ‘our case’ or see things differently, you can join the debate and have your say.

Contact us if would like to present your own viewpoint or if you have a topic or subject that you feel we should cover...

Making sure we still get our fair share of the pie!

The game's not over until the final whistle blows, Peter Millward reminds us of the importance of ensuring that sport, leisure and culture gets its share of the pie!

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Do the goalposts move too often to allow long-term planning?

We offer a few pointers about what a good strategy looks like...

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Clubmark...key to the future of community sport

Clare MacLeod, National Clubmark Manager shares the latest developments, showing how KKP, Sport England, NGBs and CSPs have raised the bar, taking Clubmark to new heights...

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The merits of university and local authority collaboration

Principal Consultant, Dave McHendry works with universities providing strategic appraisal, feasibility study and business planning support for the development of sport and sports facilities. Here he discusses the value of partnership and how working together can provide benefits for all.

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‘Sport - the opium of the people’: but not if they can’t touch it and taste it!

As the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games kick off and thoughts turn to London 2012, John Eady urges us to take action to make sure that the catalytic opportunity we have in UK sport does not pass us by..

The right to reply

Reading the last edition of KKP News on the topic of facility development, inspired Neil to share his story...

Being serious about young people means taking young people seriously...

The current emphasis on out of school sport (and cultural) provision for young people (aged up to 19) makes understanding how to attract and retain them, and knowing what works (or doesn't) vital.

What if we knew enough to choose to know less?

Is a woman who eats biscuits and chocolate, drinks alcohol, and smokes more likely to feel out of place in an art gallery if she lives in Vale Royal than a man who eats five pieces of fruit a day, doesn't smoke, drinks regularly, has given up sport due to other commitments and lives in Preston? The bottom line (apart from the fact that we can tell you the answer) is, in all honesty, who cares?

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