Football & Stadium Management (FSM) is a print magazine and digital news resource for those involved with sports stadia, facilities, pitch and turf care.


Spireites Back #RiseForSport Accessibility Campaign

John Croot, chief executive of Chesterfield FC and Chesterfield FC Community Trust. Chesterfield FC is backing a national campaign urging more sporting venues across the UK to put Changing Places toilets in their grounds for disabled supporters to access.


“It’s A Matter Of Dignity”: Petition Launched To Make Sports Venue Toilets More Accessible For Disabled Fans And Athletes

L-R: Campaigners Francesca Dean, Rachel Bury, Zack Kerr

  • A Change.org petition has been launched, calling for Changing Places toilets to be made mandatory in UK sports venues with a capacity of more than 350 people.
  • Changing Places facilities provide extra equipment and space to allow disabled people to use the toilet safely and comfortably.
  • Fewer than 10 per cent of sports venues in the UK currently have a registered Changing Places Toilet*, meaning disabled fans and athletes are often unable to visit or take part in sporting fixtures.
  • Current legislation in England requires all new builds for more than 350 people to have a Changing Places facility, but there is no requirement for existing venues to have these, meaning many disabled fans are being denied access to their favourite sports.

A group of disabled sports fans are calling on the government to update legislation and allow all people, regardless of their disability, to visit and take part in sporting fixtures by ensuring Changing Places toilets are made mandatory at venues.


British Cleaning Council Elects New Chair And Deputy Chair

L-R: David Garcia, BCC Deputy Chair; Delia Cannings, BCC Chair; Jim Melvin, previous Chair of the BCC Delia Cannings takes over from Jim Melvin

The British Cleaning Council (BCC), which is the voice of the UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste sector, officially elected a new Chair and Deputy Chair at its recent Annual General Meeting.


ASM Global Enters Into New Strategic Partnership With Leading Guest Experience Innovators Forward Associates

A concert held at an ASM Global venue As the guest experience evolves in arenas, stadiums and theatres around the world, and demand from fans for elevated and enhanced live entertainment continues to increase, ASM Global has entered into a new, strategic partnership with multi‑disciplinary venue strategists Forward Associates.


Manchester United Increase Safe‑Standing Options

Manchester United's stadium Manchester United’s successful adoption of ‘safe‑standing’ areas in Old Trafford will be extended by a further 2,100 seats for the upcoming 2023/24 season.

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