Steven Ward

Investing in the transformation of health, wellbeing and happiness in communities with @gofit_es. Ex CEO @_ukactive. MBA @IESEbschool

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

“There’s nowhere like @GOfit_es”

Now helpfully subtitled to English.

https://t.co/rdDVvanZQM

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@BerenCross No they don’t…. Worst view in football

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

This would assume a level of competence in strategic planning that we are yet to see any evidence of being present

[Ben Zaranko @BenZaranko]

Here's an extraordinarily cynical take: did the government talk up the likelihood of a manifesto-breaking income tax rise in the knowledge that it would push down gilt yields in the window the OBR will use for its forecasts?

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@martinsross1 Hello Martin. Out of interest, have you seen a lot of Tolu’s games? Whats he like? Worth €27m? More or less, around 10 Tanaka’s?

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@Billmorgan82 Hello Bill. Precisely our model in the development of community wellbeing facilities such as leisure centres. Over €220m invested in Iberia in this model to day, €160m committed in Italian cities in next few years, have been assessing UK. Would be happy to swap notes.

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@LiamConlon2 Liam that fantastic history at Crystal Palace deserves a brighter future, it’s a sad state the condition it’s in today. A pint at the Three Hounds any time you’d fancy chatting about it!

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

Fascinating data driven piece on the collapse in quality across all areas of public service

“ The public is voting with their wallets, too—private-sector alternatives to the state are doing exceptionally well”

[Archie Hall @ArchieHall]

A under-discussed backdrop to yesterday's election results—Britain today feels less pleasant, well-maintained and orderly than a decade ago: from potholes to phone-snatchers.

I've spent the past few months digging in to why for @TheEconomist.

A short 🧵 on what I've concluded.

[Ireland Active @irelandactive]

A great piece from @irishexaminer highlights the €5.46bn value of physical activity to Ireland’s economy.

Our CEO Karl Dunne welcomed the gov’t’s commitment to a tax credit for gym membership—a measure we’ve long advocated to drive participation.

https://t.co/eUZ62ZssPi

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

Love this, congrats to all involved.

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@WALMOT_ Keep fighting

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@marshyleeds @TheSquareBall HE’S MAGIC, YOU KNOW
AO, THE TIGER PIRLO #LUFC

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@Leedsviv @Michael_TSB And like it might have cost a couple of quid as well…. Unlikely

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

Imagine the joke if they find out what community wellbeing, sports, leisure facilities cost in the UK vs facilities far superior across Europe…

[Sam Dumitriu @Sam_Dumitriu]

The NIC find that the UK's infrastructure cost problem is not universal, but isolated to certain types of project.

Building nuclear power stations, new high speed railways, and electrifying existing railways is signficantly more expensive in the UK than elsewhere.

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@PhilHay_ @AyoAkinwo @jaydmharris @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC Take those disgusting words out your mouth Phil and come home

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

What took him so long?

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

Nike’s new CEO may have the best LinkedIn profile ever — 32 years with the same company, from intern to CEO!

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@LiamLeeds1919_ Use this in your search, game changer!

#LUFC -ufc -iptv -subscribers -GOAT -$MYNZ -tickets -nukes

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@reluctantnicko Has he got one of our relegation release clauses?!

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@born_leeds Missing -tickets

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

@LiamConlon2 Liam this is great news, but fair to say the other fella that works the town is just as deserving, incredibly dedicated and hardworking, no matter the weather. This should now push on to cover the rest of the team, the town would love to say thanks

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

How many fully inspired parents out there desperate to give their little kids a chance to taste each of these activities yet still clueless of the way to make it happen? Still?

[Scott Bryan @scottygb]

Here is the montage BBC Sport aired at the end of their Olympics coverage.

[Steven Ward @wardsteve]

Very refreshing to have a Secretary of State who understands the value and power of community leisure thanks to years of backing and support of Pete Burt & the team in Wigan.

[Lisa Nandy MP @lisanandy]

From rugby league to Royal Opera, our cultural and sporting heritage runs through our towns, villages and cities and is one of our country’s greatest assets.

It is an unbelievable privilege to take on the role of Secretary of State @DCMS . The hard work begins today.