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People, organisations and groups are being given a sporting chance to shape services, facilities and activities delivered by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust (EDLCT).

EDLCT – a registered charity – is developing a new Culture, Leisure and Sport Strategy, with consultation taking place until 29 June 2025.

Cllr Jim Gibbons, EDLCT Chair, standing outside the Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden
Cllr Jim Gibbons, EDLCT Chair, standing outside the Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden

Service users, residents and stakeholders are being encouraged to fill in a survey. You can find out more by visiting EDLCT Strategy

The Trust delivers a wide range of services and operates facilities including Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre, the Leisuredrome in Bishopbriggs, the Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden, pavilions, eight libraries, the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch, the Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie, Kirkintilloch Town Hall and Kilmardinny House in Bearsden.

A vision, mission statement and priorities for the next five years have been developed through consultation with employees.

We are developing a new strategy and want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to be part of the process and to help shape the future of the organisation. If you can spare 10 minutes, please get involved.
Councillor Jim Gibbons, Chair of EDLCT

Engagement events will take place in EDLCT venues, with employees available to help people access the survey online or to complete it.

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Access the EDLCT survey before 29 June 2025.

Survey results will help to shape the final strategy, with the aim to have it in place by this autumn, following a report to the EDLCT Board.

Specific consultation will also take place with key partners and national organisations, such as East Dunbartonshire Council, Museums Galleries Scotland, the Scottish Library and Information Council and sportscotland.