Charnwood Borough Council's three leisure centres in Loughborough, Syston and Mountsorrel are now under new management following the administration of their previous operator, Fusion Lifestyle.
Serco Leisure and Leisure Solutions Community Trust have taken over operation of the sites, with all three now operating under Serco Leisure's customer-facing brand MORE Leisure. Each centre has been given new-look websites.
Council commitment to smooth transition
Cllr Jewel Miah, Leader of Charnwood Borough Council, said: "Residents were rightly concerned when they heard about Fusion going into administration. The threat of closure was very real.
"However, we have worked with the administrators to ensure minimal disruption, and I am pleased we have secured a new operator."
Cllr Anne Gray, the Council's Lead Member for Leisure Facilities, added: "We have worked hard and focused on ensuring the transition has been smooth for customers and centre users, and hopefully we have achieved that."
Investment in leisure facilities
The council has reiterated its commitment to investing in leisure provision. Work is due to start over the summer on a £3 million project to install a new heating system at Loughborough Leisure Centre, which will significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
Steve Lawrence, CEO of Leisure Solutions Community Trust, said: "This is an exciting time for Leisure Solutions Community Trust, as we begin our journey supporting new colleagues and customers at each of the three centres. Our focus now is on ensuring we deliver the safe, accessible and customer-focused services the residents of this borough expect and deserve."
For further information about the leisure centres and what they offer, visit the websites for Loughborough Leisure Centre, Soar Valley Leisure Centre, or South Charnwood Leisure Centre.