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South Lanarkshire Leisure

Objectives and mission statement

Four strategic objectives provide the focus for SLL’s operations as reflected in its charitable activities – the provision of leisure and recreational facilities and associated sports development opportunities – and are as follows:
1 To become a truly inclusive organisation providing quality sport and recreation opportunities for all residents and visitors to South Lanarkshire.

2 To continually improve the service to our customers by developing the effectiveness of our workforce and our working practices, as well as addressing service quality, variety and responding to changing needs, trends etc.

3 To work with local health, education and other agencies to promote good health through our communities with particular reference to the role that regular exercise plays in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

4 To generate an increase in income and reduce the net cost per user.

About us

South Lanarkshire Leisure Ltd was formed on 1 April 2002 and is responsible for the management and operation of sports and recreation facilities on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council.

These sports and recreation facilities include, 22 leisure centres (nine of which have swimming pools), six golf courses, a water sports centre, a play centre and numerous outdoor pitches for a vast range of outdoor activities.

The facilities are spread out over the whole of South Lanarkshire from East Kilbride to Blantyre, Cambuslang, Rutherglen, Hamilton, Strathaven, Larkhall, Carluke, Lesmahagow, Lanark and Biggar.

The Trust also has a wholly owned trading subsidiary (South Lanarkshire Leisure Trading Ltd) which looks after the vending and catering side of the business.

Publications

South Lanarkshire Leisure's Annual Report 2008/09

This report outlines the work of South Lanarkshire Leisure during the period April 2008 to March 2009 and shares with the public not only our accomplishments but also the financing and expenditures which make this work possible.

Download the South Lanarkshire Leisure's Annual Report


South Lanarkshire Council’s Leisure Strategy

In its Council Plan (2007 – 2011), South Lanarkshire Council is committed to working to improve the quality of life for everyone in South Lanarkshire. In line with that commitment and in partnership with South Lanarkshire Leisure, the Council has developed this leisure strategy to promote the future direction of leisure provision in South Lanarkshire. The strategy has been produced by a series of working groups from the Council and South Lanarkshire Leisure, the Council’s Leisure Trust.

Download the South Lanarkshire Council’s Leisure Strategy


South Lanarkshire Leisure’s Business Plan

South Lanarkshire Leisure’s Business Plan represents the overall business objectives agreed between South Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Leisure. The plan outlines the priorities and actions required to achieve specific goals in line with the Council Plan and South Lanarkshire Council’s long term Leisure Strategy document (above).

Download the South Lanarkshire Leisure’s Business Plan

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