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Our Executive Considers New Leisure Contract

Front of Spectrum Leisure Centre

Last night the Guildford Borough Council Executive, considered the proposed new leisure services contract, recently reviewed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Services).

Following a comprehensive and competitive procurement process, the Executive approved the intention to award the contract to Wealden Leisure, trading as Freedom Leisure.

The proposed contract will now go before Full Council for final approval on Tuesday 29 July.

Over the coming weeks, the Council will share further updates on the new contract, including details of the exciting enhancements and improvements residents can expect from their local leisure services.

Read the new leisure contract (opens new window) 

We're delivering for Guildford. We're building a greener, fairer and thriving community for all. Discover how here: Delivering our strategy - Guildford Borough Council  

Published 18 July 2025.

Previous releases about our new leisure contract

11 July 2025: New Leisure Contract Scrutinised

1 July 2025: New leisure contract announced