Plans for a £36 million shake-up of Birmingham's leisure facilities - to include five rebuilt or new swimming pools - have been rubber-stamped.
The will now kickstart the bidding process for companies looking to run the revamped facilities for the next 15 years.
Pools at Shard End, Cascades and Northfield are being rebuilt while a new pool at Icknield Port Loop will replace the crumbling Newtown Pool.
READ MORE: {}
The facilities have been split into three groups by geographical location and the contracts to run them put out to tender.
Deals to run Sparkhill and Pools have already been separately awarded.
Others, such as Castle Vale, have been transferred to community groups and sites such as Kingstanding will remain under council control and be funded by the health service.
Council deputy leader Coun Ian Ward said: "This report sets out how we can provide good value, cost effective and modern leisure facilities to Birmingham residents while safeguarding their future.
"Despite the considerable budgetary restraints we face, this demonstrates our commitment to delivering facilities that can support people in being active and enjoying a healthy lifestyle."
Most Read
The three contracts up for grabs are:
• North East contract to run Wyndley Leisure Centre, Beeches Pool, Erdington Pool, Shard End Leisure Centre, Stechford Cascades and Fox Hollies Leisure Centre
• South West contract to run Icknield Port Loop, Billesley Tennis Centre, Cock Mocks Woods Leisure Centre and Northfield Pool
• Alexander Stadium contract to run the athletics stadium, High Performance Centre, Gymnastics and Martial Arts Centre and BMX Track
The facilities contracted out will be run at no cost to the council and the deals will include guarantees of community access and fair prices.