APSE Service Awards 2009 and the new leisure development service looks SHARP

 

Following a rigorous selection process Cannock Chase Council Sports Development Team, that delivers the Chase It Young Persons Activity Programme, has been selected as one of the top finalists in the following category:- 

APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Service Awards 2009 – Sports, Leisure and Cultural Service – Internal Service Team of the Year – Chase It.

This year’s awards attracted over 390 submissions with over 150 organisations taking part from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.  Only eight finalists have been shortlisted for this category.  This is a fantastic achievement and is a reflection not only on the hard work of the team, but also on the support we receive from all our partners.  Together we have been able to develop Chase It into an outstanding programme for young people that helps to tackle a whole range of cross cutting issues.

 

In today’s economic climate, available funding can be limited.  Where possible we have looked to integrate “Chase It” with other providers, avoiding duplication, maximising resources and allowing for a more co-ordinated approach to the delivery of leisure and physical activity in the District.

 

“Chase It” is a wonderful example of partnership working at its best.  For more information, why not log on to our website and see for yourself what’s on offer.

 

 

Picture shows Cannock Chase Council’s Sports Development Team responsible for delivering the Chase It scheme (Paul Smith, Sports Development Manager), Deborah Pearce (Community Recreation Officer), Simon Davies (Assistant Sports Development Officer), Gregg Allsopp (Community Sports Coach).

 

 

The APSE Service Awards 2009 take place on Thursday, 10 September 2009 at the Cardiff International Arena, where the winner will be announced.

 

For more information contact: 

Paul Smith
Sports Development Manager
Tel:  07967 664287
Email:  paulrsmith@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

 

 

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Cannock Chase Council - new leisure development service looks SHARP

 

As a result of this year’s senior management restructure, Sports Development, the Museum Service, Arts Development, Recreation and Play teams were merged into Leisure Development.

 

Using the acronym SHARP (Sports, Heritage, Arts, Recreation and Play), the team recently hosted an open day to showcase their services to existing and new community partners.  Over 30 delegates, representing organisations ranging from Play England to the Voluntary Sector and including elected members and Cannock Chase Council officers, attended the event.  The aims of the event were to:- 

• To highlight the contribution of the SHARP team to the Council’s Priority Delivery Plans and to regional and national strategies.
• To generate ideas which could shape future service provision. 
• To create opportunities to identify new partners, partnerships and funding opportunities.

Pictured above:  Paul Smith, Cannock Chase Council’s Sports Development Manager, engaging with some of the team’s key partners.

 

 

The event, opened by Cllr. Michael Grocott, included a series of round table workshops.  These highlighted the work of the team and the diverse range of services they deliver, and provided a catalyst for delegates to explore innovative ideas for new projects and funding opportunities.

 

For more information relating to the work of the team, please contact:

 

Adrienne Whitehouse
AdrienneWhitehouse@cannockchasedc.gov.uk 
01543 462621, ext. 4682