Written Question · S4W-04349 · Session 4
What action it is taking to ensure investment in sports and sporting facilities in the north of Glasgow to ensure that local residents bene…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure investment in sports and sporting facilities in the north of Glasgow to ensure that local residents benefit from the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
The answer
I refer the member to the answer to question S4W-04344 on 16 December 2011. All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.
Specifically on investment in sport, we have made available £4 million over the next four years for communities to improve sports facilities in their area. Grants for projects with a value up to £100,000 will be available to community groups and sports clubs to upgrade and improve local facilities.
We have also committed £1.5 million per year up to 2015 to support local authorities develop their plans for the roll out of Community Sport Hubs which will specifically address the local needs and priorities for sport in the community in which they are located.
This will bring sport together at the local level for the first time giving them a home, allowing clubs to pool expertise and deliver more opportunities for people to take part in sport in a welcoming and safe environment.
In 2011-12, sportscotland will invest up to £1,053,702 in Glasgow City Council, with £902,500 allocated to Active Schools, and the remaining £151,202 directed towards community sport hub development.
Specifically on investment in sport, we have made available £4 million over the next four years for communities to improve sports facilities in their area. Grants for projects with a value up to £100,000 will be available to community groups and sports clubs to upgrade and improve local facilities.
We have also committed £1.5 million per year up to 2015 to support local authorities develop their plans for the roll out of Community Sport Hubs which will specifically address the local needs and priorities for sport in the community in which they are located.
This will bring sport together at the local level for the first time giving them a home, allowing clubs to pool expertise and deliver more opportunities for people to take part in sport in a welcoming and safe environment.
In 2011-12, sportscotland will invest up to £1,053,702 in Glasgow City Council, with £902,500 allocated to Active Schools, and the remaining £151,202 directed towards community sport hub development.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-04349 by reference.