At Life Leisure, we really love what we do and the people we do it for. We believe that physical activity can enhance the health and well-being of communities, and we work to positively impact the mental, social and physical good health of local people.
We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) wholly owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and work to ensure all residents can access affordable provision within their communities.
Our ‘Purpose’ is simple: “we exist to improve the lives of others”. This drives everything we do at work and is as relevant for our workforce as it is for our customers, and our mission is “to develop a healthier and more active community”.
We enshrine all of this into our strap-line “Live well, live life”
Stockport Active CIC (t/a as Life Leisure) is acting as an agent for Stockport Council.
There will be no visible change in the way that Life Leisure will be operating. However, you will start to see the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council logo on some of our signage and marketing materials to indicate the new agent relationship. All your membership details will also remain with Life Leisure.
No, there will not be any changes to our prices across Life Leisure.
No, you will not need to contact Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Please continue to contact Life Leisure for all membership enquiries and any other hub enquiries through our available email addresses or our website.
There will not be anything additional, however Life Leisure will always continue to work hard in the background to review our services and benefits for our members to provide even greater value through our hubs. These improvements are designed to enhance your overall experience. Please download the Life Leisure app or follow us on our social media platforms for the latest updates.
You do not need to take any action. Should you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our teams are here to address any concerns or questions you may have.
We exist to improve the lives of people around us!
Life Leisure run an extensive mix of sports and leisure facilities, ranging from small community recreation centres to large multi use sport and leisure facilities. In addition we deliver sporting activities and health programmes of the highest quality to those people who for one reason or another cannot access a local facility.
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Life Leisure is the trading name of Stockport Active CIC, registered in England, Company No. 13406058. Registered Business Address: Life Leisure Head Office, Life Leisure Houldsworth Village, Broadstone Road, Reddish, SK5 7AT. Registered Office: Legal & Democratic Services, Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, United Kingdom, SK1 3XE.
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