Serco wins 15-year contract to manage Chichester sites

Serco Leisure has secured a 15-year deal to operate Chichester’s three leisure centres.

The contract – for Westgate Leisure Centre, Grange Community & Leisure Centre and Bourne Leisure Centre – includes a commitment from Chichester District Council to invest £8m in improving the three sites. Serco Leisure is working in partnership with More Leisure Community Trust (MLCT) on the contract. Serco and MLCT will take over the contract on 1 May 2026. The sites are currently operated by Everyone Active.

At Westgate Leisure Centre, funding will be used to transform the customer experience and expand the range of activities on offer. The centre will undergo a major reconfiguration to create a suite of new specialist studios, including dedicated spaces for spin, mind and body classes, toning, reformer Pilates and new equipment, including an EGYM Smart Strength circuit

Grange Community and Leisure Centre in Midhurst will also benefit from substantial upgrades, including the installation of a new mezzanine floor within the sports hall to create an expanded gym area equipped with EGYM technology.

John Cross, Chichester District Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Place, said: “This investment marks a significant step forward for our district. We know how important high-quality leisure facilities are for people’s health, wellbeing and sense of community. By securing this new contract, we’re not only protecting the services residents value, but enhancing them for the future.