BUDEHAVEN Community School has taken over the running of Bude's Leisure Centre.

As a result of the need to make savings on their budget, Cornwall Council has reduced its commitment to provision of some leisure facilities in the county, and the school has welcomed the opportunity to be involved in improving the existing facilities which are available for community use.

Chair of governors, Mr Jeremy Dowling said that there is at present a "period of transition" whilst the full management team becomes established.

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