Planning approved for Huntingdon’s new health hub

Huntingdonshire District Council has approved planning permission for the creation of a new, improved Huntingdon Sport and Health Hub.

Under the plans, the existing One Leisure facility in the town will be given a two-storey extension and a range of new facilities. These include a 25-metre, eight-lane swimming pool with spectator seating, a 13-metre learner pool, a gym and a new village-style changing area.

Outside, facilities will include a new sports pitch, four pickleball courts and three covered padel courts.

The planning approval follows a collaboration with Huntingdonshire District Council’s strategic partners, including Huntingdon Town Council, Alliance Leisure, the CAM Academy Trust, the NHS Integrated Care Board and sporting organisations.

According to Sally Howell, Huntingdonshire District Council’s Executive Member for Health and Leisure, the project aims to help tackle the shortage of swimming and fitness provision across the district.

“This marks a key step in delivering high quality leisure, health and wellbeing facilities that meet the needs of our communities today and for future generations,” she said.

The next step is for funding for the project to be agreed as part of the council’s budget.