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The government’s announcement of £63m in funding for swimming pools is wonderful news for the public.

In total, £40m of the fund will be made available for investment in decarbonisation and long-term energy efficiency, while £23m will help with costs to make these essential local hubs more energy efficient. Council-run pools, pools run on behalf of councils by private companies and by charities are all eligible for support. What a promising start to spring!

There’s much to inspire and enlighten you in this Spring 2023 edition of S&PA Professional

Our Sport Ambassador, Opinder Kaushal, is a perfect example of ‘walking the walk’ in his discovery of fitness and health as a sector professional.

The continuing growth of CIMSPA’s ReTrain to ReTain initiative offers both emerging professionals and the sector itself hope and renewal in building a vibrant, revitalised workforce.

And there’s much more, including a new report that shines a light on the experiences of women working in the industry.

After a long, cold winter, spring is really here – a time of regeneration, revitalisation and renewal for all!

EDITORIAL

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Contributors Dean Gurden, Rachel Masker, Caroline Roberts, Sue Weekes, Roisin Woolnough

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Aaron Nicholls

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