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Tuesday
17  December

Leisure service review paused - for now

 
17/12/2024 @ 12:31

County council chiefs have confirmed a planned review into local leisure services is being put on hold.

Powys County Council had ben considered a review into its leisure services, including possibly closing some leisure centres.

Cabinet Member for a Safer Powys, Councillor Richard Church, said: “We want to lay the foundations for a sustainable service for future generations to help support an active and healthy population in the county.

“Our services are well regarded and have been well supported in the past, but the initial part of the review has shown that the existing facilities cannot deliver our aspirations for a healthy and active county, without significant investment and collaboration with communities.

“We are putting the review on hold until the summer to allow meaningful discussions with localities to take place. The views of communities will play an important role in helping the council shape its leisure plans.

“The council is facing significant long term financial pressures and creating a sustainable county is about working together to find ways to protect the future of services which people value. It is about building resilience so community-led solutions can help meet local need."

He added: “Discussion with our localities is an important part of Sustainable Powys and the future of leisure and recreation will now be a part of that process."