Local skills plan 2025 to 2028
The vision of this sector local skills plan is:
“A connected and data-informed sport and physical activity sector with stakeholders who proactively engage with and serve Greater Manchester communities, supporting local residents to live well through education and access to physical activity and sport.”

Supported and funded by Sport England and the National Lottery

Local skills accountability board
The Greater Manchester sport and physical activity sector local skills accountability board (LSAB) is a collaboration between employers, education providers and other skills and sector partners.
It is managed by the sector’s chartered professional body – CIMSPA. The project is supported and funded by Sport England.
The board’s work is now centered on delivering its sport and physical activity sector local skills plan – Greater Manchester: 2025-2028.
Board leads
Chair: Jon Keating, Head of Business Operations and Company Secretary, GM Active CIC
Vice Chair: Dr Eoin Murray, Head of Sport, University Academy 92 (UA92)
Board member organisations
Board geographical area
The Greater Manchester Local Skills Accountability Board area covers:
- Bolton Council
- Bury Council
- Manchester City Council
- Oldham Council
- Rochdale Borough Council
- Salford City Council
- Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
- Trafford Council
- Wigan Council
