Made under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) Order 2026
- Department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Made under: Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
Updated the list of sports grounds requiring safety certificates to include Rochdale and York stadiums while removing Barrow and Harrogate grounds.
This Order modifies the list of sports grounds in England that require a safety certificate under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975.
It designates the Crown Oil Arena in Rochdale and the LNER Community Stadium in York as requiring certificates following the promotion of their resident football clubs to the Football League.
Conversely, it removes the designation for Holker Street in Barrow and the Football Stadium in Harrogate because their resident clubs are no longer members of that league.
These changes apply to the stadium owners, occupying sports clubs, and the local authorities responsible for issuing safety certificates.
The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2025
- Department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Made under: Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975
The order amended the Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) Order 2015 to update the list of designated sports grounds, reflecting changes in club membership and stadium names.
The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2025 updates the list of designated sports grounds in England and Wales.
It reflects changes caused by club promotions and relegations within football leagues, stadium renamings, and changes in stadium occupancy.
The order amends the 2015 Order to accurately reflect these changes to ensure the ongoing efficacy of safety regulations at these venues.