Leisure chiefs in Southend have been awarded for the way they manage the borough's facilities.

Well done - Quest's Kevin Lane, left, hands over the coveted award to Collette Harker, Anthony Thompson and Lee Clary who all represent the many centres, and Southend mayor Charles Latham at the special ceremony at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL

Southend Council and its contractor Parkwood Leisure were given Quest awards during a ceremony held at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, in Garons Park, Southend.

Quest is the leisure industry's quality management award scheme and Southend was praised for the excellent way Warriors Swim Centre, Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Shoebury Leisure Centre, Chase Sports and Fitness Centre, Belfairs Swim Centre and other facilities are run.

Representatives from the centres joined Southend mayor Charles Latham at the award ceremony.

Published Monday, June 16, 2003

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