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Update on the Sports Grounds Safety Authority licence fee
05 February 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
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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