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December 2011 : Stockport MBC-Stockport College
Appointed to support TCP Limited and provide advice on a planned development of Stockport College in terms of future recreation provision, the Leisure Consultancy has subsequently been appointed to advise Stockport MBC on an additional sports project due to positive results from the College.
December 2011 : Belfast City Council Stadia
Following on from the extensive stadia experience in the UK, the Leisure Consultancy is working with Deliotte Belfast advising Belfast City Council on the added value and regeneration impacts of proposed stadia upgrades at Windsor Park and Casement Park Belfast
November 2011 : Blakenall Village Centre
In association with AD Catering, the Leisure Consultancy has been advising Blakenhall Village Centre on their conference, meetings and catering offer, with a view to a major overhaul of services provided
November 2011 : Sports & Recreation Facilities
The Practice has been appointed by Gateley LLP to advise on sport and recreation facilities as part of a mixed use development of a site in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
October 2011 : BreakingNews.........................
After having prepared Business and Marketing Plans for Wentworth Castle Gardens as part of a successful Stage 2 Heritage Lottery Fund bid, The Leisure Consultancy is currently working with Cumbria's Military Museum, based at Carlisle Castle, to prepare Business and Marketing Plans which will form part of an HLF stage 2 bid, co-ordinated by Project Managers Buro Four
October 2011 : World Heritage Site Pontcysyllte
The consultant team led by ARUP has recently completed the preparation of a Masterplan and Feasibility Study for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site on behalf of a consortium comprising: Wrexham County Borough Council, the Welsh Government, British Waterways, Denbighshire County Council and Shropshire Council. Our role focussed on the leisure and tourism aspects of the proposal, undertaking a comprehensive review of the tourist related facilities in the area, a review of Best Practice of other World Heritage sites and the preparation of a summary market and financial feasibility study for a Visitor Centre celebrating the rich heritage of the area.
September 2011 : Morecambe Area Action Plan (MAAP)
Keppie Massie, supported by consultants from The Leisure Consultancy were commissioned by Lancaster City Council to undertake Market Advice and Viability Assessments to inform the emerging Morecambe Area Action Plan (MAAP). Our work included the assessment of the visitor offer underpinned by: a detailed audit of tourist related facilities noting key assets such as the Tern Project, the Midland Hotel and the Bay itself; a review of branding, signage and visitor information; a review of the economic impact of tourism; and review of the strategic context in which new tourism development would operate. From our work, we were able to identify key themes which could form the basis of future development and consider the appropriateness of sites for future consideration in the MAAP. Work is continuing on this project
August 2011 : Ellesmere Port
AS part of a team led by DTZ and including Taylor Young, Regeneris, Gifford, Thinking Place and consultants from The Leisure Consultancy jointly worked with the Ellesmere Port Development Board to develop a Vision and Strategic Regeneration Framework to stimulate and guide activity in the Ellesmere Port area in order to maximise its potential. Reflecting the town's location and heritage and high quality visitor assets such as: the National Waterways Museum; the Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, our role was to establish a market position to rival other destinations in the North West. In addition, we undertook a review of sites for the replacement of the Ellesmere Port Indoor Centre (EPIC) taking into consideration its possible future role as a sub-regional/regional sports centre
May 2011 : Velodrome for London 2012 Olympics Opens!
The Velodrome based in the Olympic Village has been completed and recently opened with a special event that was attended by Eileen Hinson
Eileen Hinson had a great opportunity to see at first hand the 2012 Olympic Velodrome when she was recently invited by the Olympic Delivery Authority to the opening of the Velodrome. Having lead the preparation of the Business Plan for the legacy use of the Velodrome as part of the wider Velo Park, it was exciting to see the finished product, brought to life by members of the GB Cycling Team who provided an exhibition of skills which stimulated the watching crowd, which included Boris Johnson!.
Eileen and the team look forward to great success in the Velodrome in 2012 and for years to come.
December 2010 : Wentworth Castle Gardens
The Leisure Consultancy appointed by Wentworth Castle Gardens
The Leisure Consultancy is delighted to announce that it has recently been appointed to deliver both a business plan and a marketing plan which will underpin the proposals to enhance Wentworth Castle Gardens through the exciting development of the World at Wentworth project, which will continue the redevelopment and enhancement of this visitor attraction. Following its successful bid for resources (from the HLF and other sources) to restore and develop the Grade II listed Victorian Conservatory and wider ‘World at Wentworth’ project, the Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Heritage Trust is moving forward with this ambitious scheme which will enable it to improve the quality of interpretation through the provision of a dedicated, wet weather resource thereby widening its attraction to a range of educational, specialist groups and families and to attract more functions and weddings.