The Active Craven, community sports network (CSN), is part of the delivery system for sport in England. It includes all sports facilities, sports clubs, sports events, sports coaches, sports volunteers and active recreation opportunities. Craven District Council takes a leading role in developing and supporting the Active Craven CSN. The overall aim of the network is to raise participation.
In 2010 the Craven on the Move: Sport and Active Recreation Strategy was revised and updated. This revision covers the next 4 years up to the end of 2013. This strategy sets out the context, vision, aims and actions of the network.
A final round of consultation is taking place using the feedback form. Closing date is 25th May 2010. Full details can be found in documents on right hand side.
This page will be used for all Active Craven partners to see joint document i.e. minutes of meetings and annual review.
Latest Active Craven meeting minutes: the last full meeting took place in October 2009 and the full meeting minutes are attached. Future meetings are due to take place on:
- Tuesday 25th May 2010 at Craven District Counil OIfices, Granville St, Skipton
The meetings start at 5.30pm with "Nibbles and Networking" with formal start to the meeting at 6pm.
Minutes and Spring Newsletter are attached in right hand column.
The Characteristics, Roles and Responsibility of the Active Craven network is set out in the attached document. The network has not gone down the line of setting up a formal constitution but has agreed to work under the principles set out in the Characteristics, Roles and Responsibilities. This document also shows a structural diagramme of the network and partnerships.
This was based upon the network audit of the partners, organisations, events, facilities, current meeting structure. New partners to the network can see where they may fit into the network and join any relevant meetings or partnership.
Annual Review: All partners contribute to the success of the Active Craven network in delivering the actions set out in the Craven on the Move Strategy. Each Janaury we monitor and track delivery of actions set out in the stategy. The Appendix of the revised Strategy lists achivements over the past 4 years. The next annual review will be out in April 2011.
Active Craven Newsletter
Due to the increased flow of information, an Active Craven network quarterly newsletter has been set up. See right hand column for latest newsletter. Craven District Council is taking a lead in producing and circulating this newsletter. Partners are asked to contribute articles and pieces for the newsletter. The newsletter will also contain National, Regional and Countywide information that has an affect upon the delivery work of the Active Craven network i.e. new Child Protection legislation. The latest newsletter is attached.
To sign up for the newsletter please send your details to Bruce Dinsmore. The newsletter is available in electronic version and hard copy.
The Sports Development Service has gained Quest accreditation (UK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure) with a score of 85% leading to an "Excellent" rating. This represents one of the highest scores in the UK.
