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Council cuts to 'hit Welsh leisure centres'
The Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) has warned that the country's Olympic legacy is being put under threat as authorities are being forced to cut leisure provision.
In a report published today (11 October), WLGA has revealed the bleak financial climate faced by local councils in Wales.
Based on its findings, the WLGA said the financial situation for Welsh local authorities will be tough until at least 2020-21, with even the most optimistic set of financial assumptions meaning Wales could see a 1.6 percent reduction in per person spending power in 2021 compared to 2013.
A far more pessimistic financial projection could mean that Welsh councils' spending power will be reduced by as much as 18 per cent.
This, the report says, will unavoidably lead to councils cutting leisure provision as they seek to protect key services such as education, care and waste management.
To read a statement from WLGA on the report, click here.
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