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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on the Sports Grounds Safety Authority licence fee

05 February 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Proposed by Lucy Frazer Con South East Cambridgeshire

Culture, Media & Sport

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government decides to reform the Sports Grounds Safety Authority licence fee structure for designated football grounds.
  • The new fee structure will be based on official average league attendance over the previous two seasons, starting from the 2024-25 season.
  • This decision aims to ensure that the cost of regulation is met by the industry and reduce taxpayer burden.

Issue summary

The Government has decided to reform the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) licence fee structure for designated football grounds.

Action requested

From the 2024-25 season, the SGSA will implement a new fee structure based on official average league attendance over the previous two seasons. This decision follows a consultation with the industry and aims to ensure that the cost of regulation is met by the industry and reduce taxpayer burden.

Key facts

  • The annual licence fee for clubs was set in 1993 at £100.
  • In 2022, the Cabinet Office public bodies review programme concluded the current funding model is inflexible and not fit for purpose.
  • From the 2024-25 season, the SGSA will implement a new fee structure based on official average league attendance over the previous two seasons.
  • The SGSA will conduct a three-year review of the licence fee with sector consultation.
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