Three Poole centres to share £400,000 funding for upgrades

Three leisure facilities in Poole, Dorset, have received “significant upgrades” following an investment of £400,000 by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council).

The refurbishment works on Ashdown Leisure Centre, Rossmore Leisure Centre and the Poole Dolphin Leisure Centre took place after the sites became council-managed at the beginning of October 2024.

The improvements – which included upgrades to fitness equipment, including cardio and strength equipment, refreshed interiors, resurfaced floors, and enhanced workout spaces – were completed in time for the traditionally busy January period, when people are looking to kick start the year by joining gyms and taking part in exercise. The centres are run under the new BCP Leisure management model.