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Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
Active Places Power currently holds information about Facility Types:
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New open data API capabilities to return records based on attribute and location parameters, rename of Facility Type ‘Health and Fitness Gyms’ and network data updates.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) audit undertaken, remedial fixes deployed including website accessibility statement publication, in addition to other updates and fixes.
New cycle network analysis, new facility data feedback, improved open data display on mobile devices, and Playing Pitch Calculator saved version enhancements.
New attributes of 'Operator Name', 'Expected Opening' and Operational Status of 'Temporary Closed COVID-19'. Note, data capture will commence during Q1 of 2021.
an interactive mapping and reporting tool for community sport development provided by
Sport England
Active Places Power is an interactive mapping and reporting tool provided by Sport England for those delivering community sport.
The web tool facilitates the strategic planning of sport provision through advanced analytical tools that reference the most authoritative sport facility database within the country.
Find out how through a short tour.
Benefits include:
Benefits include:
In addition to Local Authorities and NBGs, APP is designed for any organisation responsible for sport provision or those wanting to perform research in this sector.
Registration applications are welcomed from:
The site is password protected and users will be assigned different rights according to their needs and level of use.
