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Leisure Centre Public Provision

A local council is reviewing leisure provision in the fictional town of Brookfield. Use the information on this sheet to investigate who benefits, how services are funded and where a new centre might be placed.

Brookfield’s leisure provision

A publicly provided service is organised or funded by government or a local council for community use. It may still charge users, and it may be run day to day by a private company under contract. Brookfield Council owns one leisure centre. It has a swimming pool, sports hall, gym and accessible changing rooms. The council pays part of its running costs from local taxes; entry fees and café income pay for some of the rest. Reduced-price swimming sessions are available for residents receiving low incomes. The centre is busiest at weekends, while some residents say the bus journey from the east side is too long.

1.Which statement best describes public provision in Brookfield?
  • The council supports a service intended for community use, although users may pay fees.
  • Every service must be free and run directly by council employees.
  • Only private investors fund and control the centre.
  • The centre is available only to people who pay full price.
2.Name two ways Brookfield’s leisure centre receives money for its running costs.
3.The council offers reduced-price swimming to residents on low incomes. Explain one way this could reduce inequality.

Where should the next centre go?

Brookfield is considering a second, smaller leisure site. The council compared three possible locations. Distances are approximate road distances from the centre of each neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood

Current centre distance

Residents

Possible site

Eastbank

4.5 km

6,000

Yes

Northfield

2 km

3,000

No

Westmoor

3 km

4,000

Yes

4.Which neighbourhood is farthest from the current centre, and how far away is it?
5.A councillor says, “Eastbank should be considered first because its residents travel farthest and a possible site is available.” Give one piece of evidence from the table that supports this view.
6.The council has limited funds and must choose between Eastbank and Westmoor. Give one reason to choose either location, using evidence from the table.
7.Choose the strongest likely benefit of a second public leisure site.
  • It could make leisure facilities easier to reach for some residents.
  • It guarantees that all residents will use the facilities.
  • It removes every running cost from the council.
  • It means user fees can never be charged.
8.State one possible disadvantage or challenge of publicly supporting a second leisure site.
9.Write a short recommendation to Brookfield Council: should it fund a second site? Include one benefit, one concern and evidence from the table.

3 printable pages

  • Leisure Centre Public Provision, page 1 of 3: Brookfield’s leisure provision, Where should the next centre go?

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  • Leisure Centre Public Provision, page 2 of 3: Eastbank 4.5 km 6,000 Yes

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  • Leisure Centre Public Provision, page 3 of 3: 9. Write a short recommendation to Brookfield Council: should it fund a second site?…

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