Freedom Leisure is very pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the new provider for leisure services by Braintree District Council.
The new three-year partnership - with the option to extend for a further two years - will commence on 1 September 2025 and will see Freedom Leisure managing and operating the key leisure facilities in the area including Braintree Swim and Fitness, Witham Leisure Centre & Witham Sports Ground, Braintree Sports & Health Club and Halstead Leisure Centre.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Braintree District Council. It's an exciting time for the area as we can now start to work towards delivering inclusive, accessible and efficient leisure services across the region. We look forward to working with the council, new colleagues, customers and stakeholders to evolve and improve Braintree’s leisure offer and help residents lead healthy active lifestyles.
Ivan Horsfall Turner
The decision to award the management contract followed a competitive procurement process, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for leisure facilities and programmes in the district. The partnership aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents through a wide range of inclusive and engaging programmes and in line with the council’s health and wellbeing strategy. One of the key priorities for the new contract will be customer experience and ensuring that residents receive a high-quality and responsive leisure provision across the district.
We are delighted to welcome Freedom Leisure to the Braintree District. Their vision for the future of leisure services aligns perfectly with our commitment to promoting health and wellbeing within our community. We are excited about the new partnership, and we believe it will benefit our community and our residents.
Councillor Lynette Bowers-Flint