The Local Authority Leisure Agency Model in practice
We were joined by Tim Pulham, Financial Controller for The London Boroughs of Richmond & Wandsworth, who has successfully navigated the process, and shared his first-hand experience of adopting the model. In addition, we were delighted to host this webinar in partnership with FMG Consulting, one of the leading sport and leisure management consultancies in the UK. Both the Blake Morgan and FMG teams supported the councils every step of the way on this important project.
What you’ll learn:
- Key findings from the implementation process and what worked in practice
- Benefits realised by the council and their communities
- Lessons from the coalface: overcoming challenges and managing risks
- Securing buy in: strategies to engage stakeholders and build support for the project
Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring the model or preparing for transition, this session provided valuable lessons and actionable guidance.
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Speakers
Penny Rinta-Suksi
Partner
Penny’s experience ranges from structuring and implementing complex major procurement projects to commercial contracts, sub-contracts, warranties, guarantee and performance arrangements. Penny has a specialty in helping clients to achieve effective corporate and contractual ‘partnering’, finding the right solution to achieve their commercial objective.
Rob Jefferies
Legal Director
Rob has a broad commercial background and advises clients on many different issues. He has particular experience in complex, long-term procurement and services agreements with a focus on the sports, healthcare and leisure industries.
Damien Adams
Director - FMG Consulting
Damien has worked in the sport and leisure industry for 20 years. He has managed numerous major projects for governing bodies, local authorities, operators, developers and sports clubs. He is a specialist in management options appraisals, feasibility studies and procurement processes.
Tim Pulham
Financial Controller – Environment & Community Services - London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames & Wandsworth
Tim Pulham is an accomplished CCAB Qualified Accountant with over 15 years finance, project management and procurement experience. He has regularly been developing business cases and project managing change programmes to deliver service improvements, efficiencies and maximise revenues.
Details
Date:
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Time:
10am – 11am
Location:
Webinar
Cost:
No charge
