Plans for Brough Park Leisure Centre advance

Plans for new and improved facilities at Brough Park Leisure Centre in Leek, Staffordshire have progressed to the next stage.

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council held an exhibition of the plans (both online and at the centre) as part of a consultation, which came to and end in May.

People were asked to share their views on the redevelopment plans, with both those who already use the centre and those who don’t, in order to ensure the facility is welcoming to as many people as possible.

A formal planning application is now set to be submitted, reflecting the plans and feedback.

The plans put to the public consultation include: l A new 25m six-lane pool with a separate teaching pool l New swimming pool changing facilities including a ‘changing places’ room l Extended and refurbished gym l A second large group exercise studio

l A dedicated indoor cycling studio The redevelopment is being funded by a £17m grant secured by the council from the Levelling Up fund to regenerate Leek. The Council is also seeking further funding to provide an even wider range of facilities which could include an indoor adventure/soft play area and community wellness suite – a new space where people can access a range of tailored support programmes such as Steps to Health which involves being referred for exercise by your GP. The centre is operated on behalf of the council by Parkwood Leisure.