Brough Park centre closes for £17m redevelopment

Brough Park Leisure Centre in Leek, Staffordshire has closed for 18 months while extensive refurbishment work takes place.

The £17m redevelopment project will see the existing swimming pool facilities being demolished and replaced by a new 25 metre, six-lane pool as well as a larger teaching pool that will have a range of flexible uses.

There will also be new changing facilities, a larger gym and second group exercise studio, a new, dedicated, indoor cycling studio and a community wellness suite.

The centre is operated by MyActive, a new health and wellbeing company established by High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to take on the management of leisure facilities and services from 1 October 2024.

A Staffordshire Moorlands District Council spokesperson said: “While this fantastic upgrade is being completed many existing user groups and clubs have already been moved or guaranteed slots at the Council’s other leisure centres in Biddulph and Cheadle.

“Members of Brough Park Leisure Centre who continue their current membership will have use of the Biddulph Valley and South Moorlands Leisure Centres and be able to access the gym, swimming, squash and classes at those centres.”

Brough Park Leisure Centre closed on 1 October and is expected to reopen in early 2026.

Residents will be able to use other centres in Biddulph and Cheadle while the Brough Park site is closed.