West Oxfordshire District Council is set to extend a partnership to secure the future of the district's leisure centres.
West Oxfordshire District Council has agreed to enter negotiations with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to extend its current leisure management contract until 2032, following an independent review that identified the move as the most financially sustainable option.
Councillor Tim Sumner, the council's executive member for leisure and Carterton area strategy, said: "Leisure services are a vital part of our communities - helping residents stay active, healthy, and connected.
"This decision is about protecting those facilities and services and choosing the most effective, affordable way to deliver them in the years ahead."
The extension supports the council's £3.5 million investment programme to improve leisure centres in Witney, Carterton, and Chipping Norton.
Under the current contract, usage at leisure centres has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with a noticeable increase in memberships and strong swimming income.
Councillor Sumner said: "With local government changes ahead, it gives us the stability and flexibility to continue delivering high-quality leisure services, and protect those facilities."
The council will also work with GLL to explore further investment including use of Section 106 developer contributions - funds provided by housing developers to support local services like leisure, schools, and green spaces - to upgrade facilities.
The council expects to agree final terms with GLL in the coming months and will continue to keep residents informed about planned improvements to leisure facilities.