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Funding for Cranleigh’s new leisure centre in doubt
The future of a leisure centre in Surrey is uncertain after a council failed to guarantee funding for…
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Funding for Cranleigh’s new leisure centre in doubt
The future of a leisure centre in Surrey is uncertain after a council failed to guarantee funding for…
#Canada #Surrey #Cranleigh #leisurecentre #LeslieRice #WaverleyBoroughCouncil #WestSurrey #WestSurreyShadowAuthority
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/1081859/ Latest proposal in decades-long Brighton leisure centre saga faces backlash #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Brighton #Design #Entertainment #GT3Architects #LeisureCentre #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Conversation session sees council leader discuss Lichfield leisure centre and cinema projects
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Making a splash: Swansea swim school wins gold accreditation from Swim Wales
The charitable and not‑for‑profit trust, which manages 29 leisure centres across Wales, was awarded the highest quality mark available for delivering the Learn to Swim Wales programme. The Gold Accreditation recognises excellence in governance, sustainability and effectiveness in swimming education, going beyond basic industry standards and safeguarding guidelines.
A milestone for Swansea
Freedom Leisure manages Swansea’s leisure centres on behalf of the city council and currently supports around 4,000 swimmers through its Learn to Swim programme. The scheme is delivered by a highly skilled team of teachers, offering lessons to both children and adults.
Chief Executive Officer Ivan Horsfall Turner said the award was a proud moment:
“We are delighted to have been Gold Accredited by Swim Wales for our Learn to Swim programme and extremely proud to be the first leisure operator in Wales to have achieved this accolade.”
He added that the partnership with Swim Wales helps provide children and adults with confidence in the water, particularly important in coastal areas such as Swansea.
Recognition from Swim Wales
Swim Wales Chief Executive Officer Fergus Feeney praised the achievement:
“This distinction demonstrates a sustained commitment to excellence in swimming education, ensuring that children and adults across Swansea have access to the highest standard of opportunities to acquire a vital life skill.”
Learn to Swim Manager Hanna Guise added that Freedom Leisure had shown “just how committed they are to providing their learners with the highest quality learn to swim offer,” setting a benchmark for other providers.
Local impact
Cllr Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure, said the award reflected the quality and dedication of the team:
“It’s reassuring to know that our leisure centres – run on behalf of the council by Freedom Leisure – are providing such high‑quality tuition that is recognised nationally.”
He added that the recognition highlighted the strength of the partnership between Swansea Council and Freedom Leisure, delivering opportunities that benefit residents of all ages.
#CllrAndrewStevens #FreedomLeisure #LearnToSwimWales #LeisureCentre #Penlan #PenlanLeisureCentre #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil #SwanseaLeisureCentres #SwimWales #swimming
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Canolfan Pentre Awel opens its doors in Llanelli after years of anticipation
Residents and local sports clubs were the first through the doors of Canolfan Pentre Awel on Wednesday (15 October), the flagship first phase of the 83‑acre development at Delta Lakes.
The centrepiece leisure hub boasts a 25‑metre, eight‑lane swimming pool, learner pool, hydrotherapy pool, cutting‑edge gym, eight‑court sports hall, and dedicated spin and dance studios. Community spaces, meeting rooms, a café, and scenic coastal paths also form part of the new facility.
Drone view of Pentre Awel with Llanelli town in the background.(Credit: Carmarthenshire Council.)Exterior of Canolfan Pentre Awel with electric vehicle charging points.(Image: Credit: Carmarthenshire Council.)Pentre Awel’s new 25m swimming pool, designed by Powell Dobson Architects.(Credit: Powell Dobson Architects.)Swimming lanes marked out at Pentre Awel’s new pool.(Credit: Carmarthenshire Council.)A milestone for Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire Council leader Cllr Darren Price hailed the opening as “a clear example of what we can achieve through collaboration across services, sectors, and communities.”
Cabinet member Cllr Hazel Evans described the centre as “a cornerstone of our vision for a stronger, healthier Carmarthenshire,” adding that it was designed to be “centred around our community and a true example of what can be achieved when all sectors come together.”
The £40m Swansea Bay City Deal contribution, alongside funding from UK and Welsh Governments and the council, has underpinned the project.
Aerial view of the South Wales steel and tinplate works at Llanelli in 1929, showing the site in its industrial heyday.
(Credit: © Crown Copyright, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, Aerofilms Collection.)From Tinopolis to Breezy Village
19th Century – Tinopolis
Llanelli earned the nickname ‘Tinopolis’ as it became a global centre of tinplate production. Families worked in hot, dangerous conditions producing tinplate for everything from food cans to toys. Felinfoel Brewery even filled the first tinplate beer cans in Britain.1861 – Brickworks
William Thomas established a brickworks on the Delta Lakes site, using rich clay deposits. He also built workers’ housing known as Brick Row to support Llanelli’s early growth.Late 19th to mid-20th Century – Tinplate Works
The South Wales Tinplate Works, founded by Edward Moorewood and John Rogers, dominated the area with mills, rail sidings and loading bays. Expanded in 1911, the works thrived until post-war decline led to demolition by 1951.1960s–1990s – Delta Lakes
As heavy industry faded, the former shipping channel was landscaped into Delta Lakes. New paths and roads were laid, including the roundabout still seen today.2025 – Pentre Awel
The site is reborn as Canolfan Pentre Awel, a £218m wellness village. Its name, meaning “Breezy Village”, reflects the coastal setting, while the architecture pays tribute to the area’s industrial heritage with light‑filled spaces and natural materials designed to “bring the outside in”.End of an era for Jubilee Pool
The opening also signals the closure of Llanelli Leisure Centre and Jubilee Pool, which had served the town since 1963.
Llanelli Amateur Swimming Club marked the moment by becoming the last to train at the old pool and the first to dive into the new one. Club secretary Nicola Morris said the move offered “security” after years of uncertainty caused by repairs and closures.
Lifeguard Teyan Burt reflected on the handover as “the end of an era,” paying tribute to the centre’s 62 years of service.
The old Llanelli Leisure Centre, closed after 62 years of service.(Credit: Rob Welch.)Mixed community reaction
While many residents welcomed the state‑of‑the‑art facilities, others voiced concerns about the project’s cost and location.
Town centre traders Jane McDonald and Becky Foden told the BBC they feared the out‑of‑town site could draw footfall away from the market and high street. “It looks all right [but] it’s a lot of money,” said Becky. “What about our market? And our town centre?”
By contrast, Edward Morgan, 82, from Burry Port, said he was optimistic: “I think it’s certainly an improvement from the old swimming pool… I plan to use the onsite healthcare facilities for my regular blood tests.”
Direct overhead drone image of the Pentre Awel development.(Credit: Bouygues UK.)What’s next
The wider £218m Pentre Awel project will be delivered in phases over the coming years. Plans include 370 assisted living units, healthcare and research facilities, business incubation space, housing, a nursing home, and a hotel.
Spanning an area equivalent to 40 rugby pitches, the development is billed as the first of its kind in Wales, bringing together health, leisure, business, and community services on one coastal site.
An official opening ceremony with UK and Welsh Government representatives is expected later this year.
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Llanelli Leisure Centre could become new home for Ysgol Dewi Sant
Plans are being considered to repurpose the old leisure centre following the move to Pentre Awel.Plans submitted for new 120-bed hotel on Llanelli’s coast
A major new hotel development is proposed as part of the wider regeneration of the town’s waterfront.Construction starts on Llanelli’s Pentre Awel wellness village
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The main contractor was confirmed to lead the first phase of the project.#BouyguesUK #CanolfanPentreAwel #CarmarthenshireCouncil #CllrDarrenPrice #CllrHazelEvans #construction #danceStudio #DeltaLakes #featured #gym #JubileePool #LeisureCentre #Llanelli #LlanelliLeisureCentre #PentreAwel #sportsHall #SwanseaBayCityDeal #swimmingPool #WellnessCentre
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Llanelli Leisure Centre could become new home for Ysgol Dewi Sant
Once completed, the council’s new Pentre Awel development at Delta Lakes will house brand new leisure centre facilities.
The council are now debating the use of the current Llanelli leisure centre site, with education chiefs suggesting that it is used as a location for a new Ysgol Dewi Sant.
Council officers will now assess the site to see if it is suitable for a new school, and put forward an outline planning application.
Councillor Glynog Davies, the council’s cabinet member for education and Welsh language said: “The outcome of the outline planning will inform the possibility of locating the replacement school building for Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant on the Llanelli Leisure Centre site,”
Original £9.1m plans to relocate Ysgol Dewi Sant to recreational land in the Llanerch area of Llanelli was put on hold in 2018 before finally being shelved in 2020 following local resident’s concerns.
Chairman of Ysgol Dewi Sant’s governing body, Michael Bassett said: “We have trusted the process set by the authority of earmarking a suitable site and are pleased to hear that the authority is investigating a particular site in the hope that it will offer our school a suitable new home.
“A recent report by Estyn inspectors states that teaching standards at the school are of the highest standard, and I would like to thank all the school staff and pupils for their patience and excellent work. We very much hope that these early investigations will enable the school to develop and promote the Welsh language in the town.”
Rob James, an Independent Llanelli Councillor who represents the Lliedi ward who attended Ysgol Dewi Sant as a child, said he and the late Cllr Anthony Leyshon, who had also attended the school, had met council officers to press the case for a new site for Ysgol Dewi Sant over a period of years.
Cllr Rob James said: “We can finally announce that Carmarthenshire Council will soon commence investigative work on the suitability of using the current Llanelli Leisure Centre for the new Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant.
“Cllr Anthony Leyshon and I discussed the need for a new site to be identified for the school over the last few years with senior council officers and it is fantastic that investigative works will soon begin.
“There are a number of challenges and opportunities in using the current leisure site for the school and I am eager to hear from pupils, teachings staff, parents and residents on this proposal.”
Concerns have already been raised around the suitability of the site to accommodate the anticipated additional school traffic on Park Crescent and Old Castle Road, as well as the need to segregate traffic and parking for the adjacent Selwyn Samuel Centre.
Campaigners have also raised the need to find a new location for Heol Goffa special school, and how this is a more pressing need than relocating Ysgol Dewi Sant.
Writing on social media, Richard Joseph Young said: “Why not use it for Heol Goffa school. Ramps, lifts, pools to use for hydrotherapy. Parking and parks near. Come on use your small brain. After 10 years of lies for Heol Goffa school, you owe it to these children and their parents.”
Carol West added: “You do have the Selwyn Samuel there with constant traffic. And access isn’t good. Cars park everywhere when picking up. Have you seen the road at the moment around Dewi Sant.. It’s gridlock. I don’t see where in that area you could accommodate that amount of traffic”
Deb Messing also thought the site would be better used for Heol Goffa, saying: “It’s a great location for Heol Goffa and most Heol Goffa children are taken to school by mini bus. Rather than individual children in individual cars so a lot less cars than if Dewi Sant was there. Then the existing Heol Goffa site could be used as a site for the new Dewi Sant, ideal location as it is in the same area. Parents without transport would have a lot further to walk to town.”
No decision has yet been made on the future of Heol Goffa school.
(Lead image: Google Maps)
#CarmarthenshireCouncil #CllrGlynogDavies #CllrRobJames #education #featured #LeisureCentre #Llanelli #LlanelliLeisureCentre #newSchool #PentreAwel #YsgolDewiSant
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Carmarthen swimming pool to close for 3 months because tiles keep falling off
Carmarthenshire Council say that due to “escalating safety concerns” with an increasing number of surface tiles becoming loose at the main swimming pool and learner pool at Carmarthen Leisure Centre, it has taken the decision to close both pools from 14 April 2025 to allow for essential repairs to be carried out.
The council say the repair work is expected to take approximately 3 months to complete.
The council adds that it understands this will be disappointing news, however this difficult decision has been made to ensure the long-term safety and quality of its facilities for all users.
It says that whilst the County Council has implemented measures to maintain safety by repairing tiles and installing pool mats over recent months, it is now necessary to carry out a full relining of both pools. It will also be making additional improvements to enhance its customers swim visit experience during this closure period.
Carmarthenshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism – Cllr Hazel Evans said: “We understand that many customers will have questions about how this will impact their visits to the health suite, swimming lessons, access to swimming clubs, and their swim sessions as part of their membership. I would to thank them for their patience and understanding during this period.
“Please be assured that the Council has already started to contact various stakeholders and users with more specific information, and will continue to do so in the coming days, with an aim to minimise disruption and offer alternative options where possible for users and members.”
(Lead image: Carmarthenshire Council)
#Carmarthen #CarmarthenLeisureCentre #CarmarthenshireCouncil #LeisureCentre #swimming #swimmingPool
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I’ve just finished circuit training at the leisure centre - tonight was a special abs session. I couldn’t do another sit up now if my life depended on it 😩ouch #oswestry #leisurecentre #circuits
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Existing provision means sports hall is not a priority for new Lichfield leisure centre, councillor says
#Lichfield #News #Politics #AndySmith #DougPullen #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #sportshall #StychbrookPark
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Details of plan to fund new leisure centre to be discussed by Lichfield District Council’s cabinet
#Lichfield #News #Politics #AndySmith #featured #LeisureCentre #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #StychbrookPark
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Alternative construction method could speed up build time for new Lichfield swimming pool
#Lichfield #News #Politics #AndySmith #featured #LeisureCentre #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #StychbrookPark #swimmingpool
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Council leader denies MP’s claim “flaws” led to failure of Lichfield bid for leisure centre funding
#Lichfield #News #Politics #DougPullen #featured #LeisureCentre #LevellingUpFund #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #MichaelFabricant #StychbrookPark
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Cabinet member criticises “factually incorrect” comments on failed Lichfield District Council Levelling Up bid
#Lichfield #News #Politics #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #MichaelFabricant #RobStrachan #SteveNorman #StychbrookPark
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More work was needed on Lichfield bid for Levelling Up funding, Government officials tell MP
#Lichfield #News #Politics #DougPullen #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LevellingUp #LevellingUpFund #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #MichaelFabricant #StychbrookPark
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Council chiefs say new Lichfield leisure centre will be built despite missing out on Levelling Up cash
#Lichfield #News #Politics #DougPullen #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LevellingUp #LevellingUpFund #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #MichaelFabricant #StychbrookPark
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MP says “flaws” in application saw Lichfield miss out on leisure centre funding
#Lichfield #News #Politics #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LevellingUp #LevellingUpFund #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #MichaelFabricant #StychbrookPark
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Lichfield misses out on funding for new leisure centre
https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2023/01/19/lichfield-misses-out-on-funding-for-new-leisure-centre/
#Lichfield #News #Politics #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LevellingUpFund
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Delay over decision on Levelling Up funding for new Lichfield leisure centre branded “disappointing”
#Lichfield #News #Politics #DougPullen #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LevellingUp #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #StychbrookPark
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Decision due on funding for new Lichfield leisure centre before the end of the year
#Lichfield #News #Politics #DaveRobertson #DehennaDavison #DougPullen #featured #FriaryGrangeLeisureCentre #LeisureCentre #LevellingUp #LichfieldDistrictCouncil #StychbrookPark