More than 300 swimming pools and leisure centres in England have received grants to help boost their energy efficiency and keep running costs down.

Phase II of the fund sees £60.5m of Department for Culture, Media and Sport & The National Lottery funding split between 325 pools in more than 260 local authorities.

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“Under the leadership of Tim Holtam this club has developed into a thriving hub of activity, which has truly created a family, a community & a world-class pathway'

Lisa Dodd-Mayne & Chris Boardman visited Brighton Table Tennis Club to see the work they are doing 🏓
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Our Director of Place, Lisa Dodd-Mayne, visited our place partner Southall to see their social movement, 'Let's Go Southall' in action.

Cycling programmes, seated exercise classes and dholki and bhangra sessions are just some activities being delivered by and for the community.

We’re extending our Place Partnerships work to help more people to be physically active by breaking down barriers.

We were delighted to be in Canvey Island alongside ActiveEssex, where we spoke with Lisa Dodd-Mayne, Stuart Andrew, Tim Hollingsworth & Jason Fergus 🗣️

This is a significant and bold move by @sport_england Funding is always welcome and never enough, its more the recognition of the approach of working with local people who know their area that will make the difference. And everyone getting behind that.

The second phase of the Swimming Pool Support Fund is now open to applications from local authorities with pools in their area 📣

This phase sees £40m of Department for Culture, Media and Sport funding being made available to invest in improving energy efficiency, plus £20m of The National Lottery funding, bringing the total…

Lovely buzz of activity already Nat Cycling Centre ahead of our open day celebrating multi-million investment from Manchester City Council Sport England & central government. Plenty of demo and have a go sessions on velodrome & BMX track

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National Cycling Centre, UK’s first electric Velodrome officially open ✂️thanks to all partners Manchester City Council Lisa Dodd-Mayne Sport England British Cycling Nat Cycling Centre MCRactive Centres hacking4chorlton

ICYMI: The 10-year partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority will enable us to work collaboratively to tackle the stubborn inequalities that create unequal access to being active and the benefits that brings to us all.

Hear from our Chair, Chris Boardman, and Lisa Dodd-Mayne 👇

#SportEngland 's Chris Boardman and Lisa Dodd-Mayne were at Sandwell Aquatics Centre for the official opening 🏊

It hosted all the swimming, para swimming and diving events at #B2022 , and will now be opening its doors to the public next week.

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In May, we published the third iteration of Active Design. But what's new?

The new edition reflects the latest research and practice in encouraging physical activity in the built and natural environment.

Great job - Design Lead, Sports Facilities and Sustainability. Why don't you take a look?
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Amazing job ! Do you have what it takes to make a difference to peoples lives? If you do we want to hear from you and your passion and commitment!

An amazing afternoon in Foleshill for our Go Foleshill project. Sport England visiting our incredible partners & community members.
Powerful conversations allowing even more positive opportunities to be created.
Thanks to everyone involved & those who made this day what it was!

Brilliant silver medal in the doubles badminton at the World Transplant Games for Vince Mayne

First medal of the World Transplant Games for ⁦Vince Mayne⁩ - Volleyball Silver ! Narrowly beaten by Italy in the final!

Opening ceremony of the World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia 2023. Very proud wife to ⁦Vince Mayne⁩

So proud of Kirby Harris &@lswhc_ . Top class support from Loughborough Sport ensuring Kirby Harris came back from a 4 month concussion to play the last game of the season helping them secure their place in Prem next year.

33 players from teams who have competed in the BUCS Women’s National League have been selected to represent their country at the TikTok Women’s Six Nations 2023 Nick Mullins in case you need some interesting facts! Check out Bucs.org.uk for the full breakdown

International Women’s Day - two incredible young women making their way through life. So incredibly proud of them Kirby Harris Danni Harris