Organisational Growth
Following a period of extensive consultation and engagement with employees, Trade Unions, and stakeholders the following services will transfer to East Ayrshire Leisure from 1st April 2025 - Vibrant Communities and The Galleon Centre.
Corporate and Community Catering Services, Instrumental Music Service and Creative Minds Service will transfer from April 2026.
Vibrant Communities, Instrumental Music, Creative Minds and Corporate and Community Catering services make a significant contribution in supporting our communities in East Ayrshire and the current levels of service delivery will be retained and will in no way negatively impact young people’s experiences or work within communities. The transfer of these services will remove them from potential budget cuts as the Council moves into an incredibly challenging financial period.
The transfer of the Galleon Leisure Centre to East Ayrshire Leisure Trust will also take place from April 2025 and a trading subsidiary will be established as part of the East Ayrshire Leisure Growth Plan. The transfer of Corporate and Community Catering Services are key to the success of this as we look to expand our business profile to include greater food and beverage offers alongside events, skills and training, residential holidays and other commercial opportunities. The opportunity for greater commercialisation and new business streams will allow reinvestment in all facilities, programmes and activities for our communities.
Previous consultation about the transfer of services took place in October 2024 and the results can be viewed via the link below.
In order maximise the potential of bringing these services together, the Trust is planning to develop a new operating model, which will provide the most efficient, effective and economic service that will ensure that all services are fully integrated by 2026 and meet the needs and demands of the community.
