Powys County Council has announced the commencement of a comprehensive review of the county's leisure service and opportunities.

The review will assess various aspects, including the provision, usage, running costs, carbon emissions, and building conditions of the current offerings. In addition, it will examine alternative active leisure opportunities available to the residents of Powys.

The council aims to gather public input to develop a sustainable and vibrant leisure offer for the future.

Residents interested in participating and learning more about the review can access the online engagement exercise by visiting the dedicated website at https://www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/powys-leisure-review-2023. The website will provide comprehensive information on the review and offer the survey for public input.

For individuals who prefer paper copies, the survey is available for pickup at local libraries. Once completed, the survey can be returned to staff at any Powys Library or Freedom Leisure Centre. Alternatively, respondents can scan their completed surveys and email them to [email protected].

Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys, Cllr David Selby said:

“To expand on the participation and financial data we already have available, we are asking for your views to help us design a sustainable leisure offer for the future.

“This survey forms part of a county wide public engagement to give as many people as possible the opportunity to both give their views and ideas to improve and support our leisure facilities.

“I encourage as many people as possible to have their say in this important part of our leisure review.”

The closing date for responses is Monday, August 28, 2023.