Catmose Sports Centre to remain OPEN after contract extension
The contract was due to expire at the end of the month
Last updated 22nd Apr 2024
Some good news for users of Catmose Sports Centre in Oakham - a decision to close it has been reversed!
Rutland County Council has agreed an extension to the leisure contract currently held by Stevenage Leisure Ltd (SLL).
The Council’s existing contract with SLL was due to expire on 31 March 2023, but public outcry prompted councillors to go back to the drawing board.
The extension will see SLL remain as the operators of Catmose Sports Centre for up to two years, while the Council carries out a new procurement exercise for a leisure operator to run the Centre.
Catmose Sports Centre will continue to offer its normal programme of gym, workout and training activities and Wild Camp holiday scheme, as well as providing community access for local sports clubs who use the site.
SLL are currently offering the local community membership with no joining fee.
Councillor Lucy Stephenson, Leader of Rutland County Council, said: “We are pleased to have reached this agreement with SLL to maintain public access to Catmose Sports Centre. We know this will be welcomed by members and people who use the facility.”