Plans revealed for new leisure centre in Bramcote

Broxtowe Borough Council has revealed plans to replace an ageing leisure centre in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire.

The council, which owns the centre, has appointed leisure facility specialist, ReCreation, as development consultant for the plans, which include a swimming pool and a large gym. Last year (2024), the council established a Bramcote Leisure Centre Board, which is overseeing the design and development of the new facility. The board is chaired by the Deputy Chief Executive and comprises cross-party members and key officers.

Drawn up in partnership with ReCreation, the plans now need both planning approval and to secure adequate funding to give the project the green light. ReCreation was founded by three former Olympians, Becky Adlington, Steve Parry and Adrian Turner, who set up the company with a vision to transform the way swimming pools and leisure centres are designed and developed in the UK. ReCreation says it can significantly cutthe cost of developing swimming pool facilities by building the pool above the ground – rather than sinking it into the ground. As part of the planning stage Adlington visited the Bramcote Leisure Centre alongside council members.

Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic said, “We were delighted to welcome Rebecca Adlington to the Borough to discuss our plans to create a new and improved leisure centre at Bramcote. We know that the centre needs to be improved along with our swimming provision which we know many residents make good use of.”