As a local authority Stockton on Tees Borough Council needed to update and produce a robust Sport England and National Governing Body approved Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sport Strategy (PPOSS). The Council were lacking the internal resources and expertise to lead the process. SPC were recommended to the Council by a number of partner local authorities and several national governing bodies, who had also previously worked with SPC. The PPOSS was signed off by the Council and adopted in December 2022.
Andrea Hogg, Principal Sport and Active Life Officer, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council commented;
‘Having spent the last year in partnership with Carolyn and Neil (of SPC) , we have found that they have both made the process enjoyable, less complicated and provided some really valuable insight and guidance. We, in Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, have fully appreciated their open negotiation skills, which has enabled us to explore the scope and understand what might work best for all parties.
Their approachability, communication skills and expertise has helped us better understand the development of the strategy, one step at a time. They have been fully supportive and invested, linking in with all relevant stakeholders. Their insight and level of detail to get things right and involve all parties has been much appreciated. It was a pleasure to work with them and we look forward to any future opportunities.’
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