Leisure centres “at the heart of communities” all over Bolton are up for review ahead of their contacts running out.
The six centres found at various locations around the borough are all run by organisations whose contracts will expire in 2026.
But before the council renews the contracts or draws up new ones the authority has asked people to five their views on leisure services and how they are delivered.
Council cabinet member for culture Cllr Nadeem Ayub said: “Leisure services are at the hearts of local communities.
“We want to ensure we provide top-quality sports and leisure facilities, supporting active lifestyles and promoting good health and wellbeing.
“I encourage all residents to have their say through this consultation.”
The council has now launched a consultation in order to give people the opportunity to do so.
The leisure centres with contracts set to run out include the Sir Jason Kenny Centre, also known as Bolton One, which is found on Moor Lane close to the University of Bolton.
The Sir Jason Kenny Centre, named after the Bolton born Olympic cycling hero, is currently managed by SERCO on behalf of the Bolton Community Leisure Trust.
Also up for review are the Farnworth Leisure Centre, the Horwich Leisure Centre, the Leverhulme Park Community Leisure Centre and the Westhoughton Community Leisure Centre.
The are all also managed by SERCO on behalf of Bolton Community Leisure Trust.
Bolton Arena Sports Village is the final centre up for renewal in 2026 and is managed by Middlebrook Leisure Trust.
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Cllr Ayub, whose role includes leisure services, says he hopes that as many people as possible will help shape the council’s policy on these centres.
As well as resident, businesses will also be able to give their views on how leisure services are delivered all over Bolton.
All of the centres up for consideration currently offer a range of services from sports facilities to classes and sessions to equipment in parks and other green spaces.
The survey can be found on the active consultations section of the council’s website and will be open until Thursday, March 14.
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