Falaise Fitness Centre in Hastings, Sussex, operated by Freedom Leisure sports trust, has been awarded Quest accreditation after achieving 70 per cent in its assessment.

Jeff Hart, Freedom Leisure’s managing director, said: “I would like to congratulate Daryl Keech and his team at Falaise, for achieving such a great performance in the Quest Award.

“This is a prestigious, industry-recognised endorsement of how well a leisure facility is being managed and run.

“It is also an acknowledgement that Freedom Leisure has invested heavily both in financial improvements to its facilities in Hastings but also in its staff and their training.”

Councillor Peter Finch, Hastings Borough Council’s lead member for leisure, added: "Hearty congratulations to everyone at Freedom Leisure and all its staff at the Falaise Centre Leisure for their work in achieving this prestigious award.

“We are committed to providing everyone in the town with the opportunity to lead more active, healthier lives and having great leisure facilities goes a long way towards this."

Freedom Leisure has also previously seen its leisure centres in Helenswood, Crowborough, Hailsham, Heathfield and Uckfield successfully accredited by Quest. Details: www.freedom-leisure.co.uk