Two Lancashire leisure centres have been saved - along with 70 jobs - after a GMB campaign.
Councillors in West Lancashire this week voted to save the Park Pool in Ormskirk and Nye Bevan in Skelmersdale.
This victory follows a hard-fought campaign by GMB members and the local communities.
GMB will continue to work closely with members and West Lancashire Council to ensure the long-term sustainability of these services and to protect jobs, pay, and conditions for the dedicated workers who keep them running.
Tim Collins, GMB Regional Organiser, said:
"This is a huge victory for the workers and the community.
"GMB has fought tirelessly to protect these vital facilities, and we’re pleased to see that the voices of staff, service users, and residents have been heard.
"Public services like swimming pools and ranger services are lifelines for our communities, providing jobs, health benefits, and vital green spaces.
"Thanks to our members’ determination and the support of key councillors, we’ve saved more than 70 jobs and secured the future of these services.
"The decision to keep them open shows that when we stand together, we can protect the services that matter.
"We’ll continue to work constructively with the council to ensure these facilities remain sustainable for years to come."
