A COUNCIL is celebrating a double success as two of its leisure facilities achieve Quest registration - the UK Quality Scheme for Sport and Leisure.
Gateshead International Stadium and Dunston Swimming Pool have both undergone rigorous assessments against 22 Quest criteria including facility operation, staffing, customer relations and service development.
A council spokesman said: "It is the first time both facilities have gained the accreditation and represents months of hard work and continuous assessment and improvement.
"Only 22 other leisure facilities within the North-East have gained Quest accreditation including two Gateshead Council facilities, Gateshead Leisure Centre and Dunston Activity Centre."
Triple jump Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Jonathan Edwards and Councillor John McElroy, Gateshead Council cabinet member for learning and culture, presented staff from both leisure facilities with the Quest award plaque.
Jonathan said: "This is a fantastic achievement for all staff at both facilities and shows a tremendous amount of team work."
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