Ageing Facility, New Thinking

AgeingFacility NewThinking

Venue: North Kesteven

District Council Offices When: 10am - 3pm

Thursday 6 November 2014 Cost: £120 + VAT Speakers Paul Weston Architect from Archial Andy Farr from FMG Consulting

The refurbishment of North Kesteven’s multi-award winning Sleaford Leisure Centre has inspired an entire community. Learn how in deepest recession, when public sector budgets were being squeezed, dynamic new approaches to design and procurement transformed a tired building into a state-of-the-art facility. Discover how the UK’s most sustainable swimming pool saves council-tax payers money by sourcing it’s heat for free. From the drawing board to grand re-opening, this not to be missed seminar offers delegates a unique insight while celebrating a fascinating story.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

Ian Fytche Chief Executive North Kesteven District Council Christine St John Cox RICARDO AEA

North Kesteven District Council

AgeingFacility NewThinking At a time when Council funding has dramatically reduced and difficult decisions are required, North Kesteven District Council has addressed the ticking time bomb of ageing leisure facilities with innovative solutions to provide greater efficiency to maintain the Council’s commitment to health and well being.

By highlighting examples of efficient and innovative solutions North Kesteven District Council hope to help Councils make the strategic decisions that will deliver more sport for less.

Strategic solutions for leisure provision • Ian Fytche, Chief Executive of North Kesteven District Council explores alternatives in leisure facility provision to create the case for investment in times of austerity.

Designing for the next 25 years

• Paul Weston, Architect for Sleaford Leisure Centre explores the design solutions which has transformed the facility into an award winning modern well used leisure centre.

Managing the Future

• Andy Farr of FMG consulting explores the current and future management models

Sleaford Leisure Centre Case Study

• Christine St John Cox, RICARDO AEA - AEA presents the findings of a case study of the Sleaford Leisure Centre project

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Interested in attending?

To book email mike_lock@n-kesteven.gov.uk or fill this in and return to: Mike Lock North Kesteven District Council Kesteven Street, Sleaford, NG34 7EF