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Iain Nicolson Recreation Centre gets closure reprieve

Following a meeting of the Board of Directors on 27^th March 2013, North Lanarkshire Leisure has announced that the proposed closure of the Iain Nicolson Recreation Centre will not go ahead.

The proposal was being considered as part of a projected £1.2m efficiency target based on a reduction in funding from NLC.

The reprieve has been made possible due to the in principle agreement from NLC for NLL to operate the management responsibility for the sports facilities and pending new football pitch at Chryston High School outwith school hours. NLL will now look at how best to combine both venues to improve access, maximise efficiency and increase participation and growth.

Councillor Jim Logue, Chairman of North Lanarkshire Leisure said: “We’ve listened to the concerns of residents and agreed to keep the centre open. In addition to this good news we will also be making new investments in the facility where we can.”

“Let’s be clear, no one associated with North Lanarkshire Leisure wants to see sports facilities close. However, the world has changed and public services are facing severe and unprecedented financial challenges. We’ve worked hard to reach a solution which keeps the centre open and provides increased facilities for people in the area.

“We are sure that the local community will be pleased that their considerable efforts in saving the centre have been worthwhile and I would strongly encourage everyone to make full use of the centre to ensure its long-term viability.”