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Partner scheme keeps leisure centres open

By Bob Sherwood

Published: September 11 2009 00:01 | Last updated: September 11 2009 00:01

Many councils are desperately trying to find local partners to provide services they can no longer afford to fund themselves.

In North Dorset, the local council has come up with an innovative scheme to keep leisure centres open, which could be replicated across the country.

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