They survived the pandemic and have battled to carry on as energy costs have soared. But this is the last straw for some traders at Gorton Market.
11.05.2024 - 14:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Talks over the future of Clarendon Leisure Centre in Salford are set to start and last for a number of weeks after the much-loved facility was destroyed in a fire being investigated by police.
Discussions between Salford City Council and Salford Community Leisure, which runs the centre, are expected to involve finance options and consider the possibility of a re-build.
The development was revealed as SCL confirmed all staff working at Clarendon have been 'redeployed' to its other centres or services in Salford.
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Steve Hassall, the chief executive officer, told the Manchester Evening News that all associated with the centre were 'still coming to terms with the tragic incident'. He said comments they have recieved since the fire in the early hours of Friday 'show how important this venue was for the community, with so many people sharing such fond memories'.
"It is terribly sad to see this taken away from them," Mr Hassall said.
It comes as the M.E.N. revealed fire-ravaged parts of the the decades-old leisure centre on Liverpool Street - loved and used by generations - are expected to be torn down on Monday.
The fire service said in an update on Saturday that firefighters remained at the scene. They are said to be working with Salford City Council and a demolition company to 'keep the scene safe' and discuss the next options.
Leisure centre bosses said Clarendon - known locally as 'Clarendon Rec' - 'provided essential sport and leisure opportunities for the local community for over 40 years'. The centre was due to be reopened next month 'after significant investment into refurbishment and a brand
They survived the pandemic and have battled to carry on as energy costs have soared. But this is the last straw for some traders at Gorton Market.
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A demolition company has been drafted in to assess the future of a much-loved leisure centre ravaged in a fire now being investigated by police.
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