Leisure Connection wins first contract in Wales

Flintshire County Council has announced that leading leisure management contractor, Leisure Connection, is the preferred partner for the future management and operation of its 10 sports and leisure facilities across the county.

The contract will begin later this year and run for a 20-year period.

This will be the first Welsh contract for Leisure Connection, which currently manages 50 contracts, comprising 120 sites, in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland.

Glynn Mellor, CEO of Leisure Connection, said: 'This exciting new partnership with Flintshire County Council demonstrates Leisure Connections ongoing commitment to provide quality leisure facilities and services to local communities throughout the UK.

'This major new contract represents a strategic advance for both parties and reinforces the company's position in the community leisure market.' Details: +44 (0)1582 794 023