A REVIEW of sports funding is expected to see Tees Active Limited given the go ahead to continue developing services on behalf of a local council.

The non-profit making company was worked alongside Stockton Borough Council for 12 years to deliver leisure services across the area in venues such as Billingham Forum and River Tees White Water Course, including the Air Trail which will open on Saturday, February 13.

On Thursday, (February 11) the authority’s cabinet will decide whether to approve a recommendation which would see the council enter a new funding agreement to allow Tees Active Limited to continue to deliver leisure services beyond 2019.

Council leader, Cllr Bob Cook, said: “Throughout the duration of the council’s partnership with Tees Active Limited our borough has enjoyed considerable investment in its leisure buildings including Billingham Forum, Splash, Thornaby Pavilion and the Northshore building at Tees Barrage which have significantly enhanced the leisure facilities available for our residents.

“What is even more encouraging is that we are seeing even more people participating in activities offered at our borough’s leisure facilities. Since 2004 participation has increased by 24 per cent and Tees Active has also supported individuals in receipt of certain benefits by offering a special 'Option 3' leisure card free of charge which entitles the holder to up to 50 per cent discount on a range of activities.”

Tees Active Limited also manage Splash, Thornaby Pavilion and Thornaby Pool on behalf of the council.