A new operating agreement between Trafford Council and its current leisure partner Trafford Leisure CIC has been approved by the Executive.
The new agreement will support several of the Council’s main strategic priorities including providing culture, sport and heritage for everyone, giving the best start for children and young people, helping support residents in achieving healthy and independent lives and addressing the climate crisis.
It will underpin the delivery of Trafford Moving, the borough’s sport, physical activity strategy, with the shared vision of enabling Trafford residents to move more, every day.
The Council and Trafford Leisure have a strong partnership and have worked together on a number of high-profile projects for many years. A multi-million pound leisure programme has seen the refurbishment rebrand of move Urmston with the refurbishments of move Altrincham and move Partington and wider outdoor activity hub progressing well.
Cllr Cath Hynes, Executive Member for Leisure, Arts, Culture and Heritage, said:
“I am delighted that the Executive has rubber stamped the new operating agreement between the Council and Trafford Leisure.
"This new agreement is vital as it will help support our strategic priorities, prioritise health and wellbeing and help address health inequalities.
"Working alongside Trafford Leisure, we are totally committed to ensuring everyone in Trafford has access to health and fitness facilities and can live healthy and independent lives.”
Jo Cherrett, CEO, Trafford Leisure, said: “We are committed to our new agreement with Trafford Council as we work together to inspire and support our communities to move more every day.
"With a shared focus on sustainability and creating wellness opportunities for all, we are excited to Inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives.”