A number of leisure operators have since shown interest in taking over the centre, the council says
Rutland County Council said it had been left with "very little choice" except to close the centreCatmose Sports Centre in Oakham was set to close becauseCampaigners voiced their disappointment after officials said they could not afford current levels of financial support for the centre.The local authority said the council would readjourn after four cabinet members requested the committee revisit its original decision.
Lucy Stephenson, leader of Rutland County Council, said: "Since Cabinet took its decision on the future of Catmose Sports Centre, we have received a lot of interest from leisure operators who did not take part in our original procurement exercise, as well as some renewed interest from those who did take part but chose not to make a bid.
"Cabinet views recent provider communication as being a significant development that's worthy of further consideration.Image caption,Campaigners voiced concerns after the centre'sAndrea Gordon-Kerr, a regular user of Catmose Sports Centre, said it was much more than just a gym. "It's been the local heartbeat in the community for the last 11 years since it opened and if it closes, there isn't anywhere else to go," she said.
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