DC Leisure Management has commenced a 10-year best value management contract with Wyre Forest District Council in Worcestershire.

Three leisure facilities will be managed under a management partnership - the Wyre Forest Leisure Community Association.

'The staff we have inherited are committed to providing high quality leisure provision and have an excellent approach which has resulted in a smooth handover of facilities', said John Bates, regional operations director: 'We look forward to working with our new team and believe that their local knowledge, coupled with our leisure management expertise, will ensure a high quality leisure experience for the residents of Wyre Forest'.

DC Leisure is now in partnership with 30 local authorities, managing 96 leisure facilities. Details: +44 (0)1276 853700