A New Era for Bedford’s Leisure Centres

Bedford’S Leisure Centres Get A New Management Contractor

Fusion Lifestyle Is Stepping Down As Bedford’S Leisure Management Contractor, And A New Player Is Taking Over From February 2024. The Council’S Executive Has Given The Green Light To Appoint Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) As The New Contractor For A Two-Year Period, With The Option To Extend For A Further Three Years.

Earlier This Year, Councillor Graeme Coombes Criticised Fusion Lifestyle, Calling It A ‘Dreadful Organisation’ That Has Poorly Managed Bedford Borough Council’S Leisure Provision. However, The Council Has Now Chosen GLL As The ‘Preferred Bidder’ For Their Economically Advantageous Proposal.

Councillor Sarah Gallagher, The Portfolio Holder For Leisure And Culture, Assured That There Will Be A Seamless Transition For All Leisure Facilities When Fusion Lifestyle’S Contract Ends In January 2024. She Also Acknowledged The Efforts Of Fusion Lifestyle And Its Staff, Recognizing The Challenges They Faced Due To The Pandemic.

The New Contractor, Greenwich Leisure Limited, Is A Prominent Leisure And Cultural Trust In The UK, Operating 240 Leisure Centres In Partnership With Over 60 Local Authorities And Public Bodies. With A Track Record Of Over 50 Million Visitors Annually And Generating More Than £390 Million In Social Value, GLL Aims To Bring An Ambitious Programme To Bedford’S Leisure Facilities.

Mark Sesnan OBE, Co-Founder And Former CEO Of GLL, Emphasized The Importance Of A Partnership With The Council, Expressing A Long-Term Commitment To The Community. He Highlighted The Goal Of Enhancing The Customer Experience And Working Closely With The Council To Ensure A Successful Partnership.

The Transition To GLL As The New Management Contractor For Bedford’S Leisure Centres Marks A Significant Change, With The Promise Of A Renewed Focus On Customer Satisfaction And Long-Term Collaboration With The Council.