Two new leisure centres planned for Warwickshire

North Warwickshire Borough Council (NWBC) has agreed to explore the feasibility of building two new leisure centres in the region.

The locations that are being discussed are Polesworth and Atherstone.

While no final decision has been taken at this stage –in terms of the affordability and service profiles of any new centres – a full detailed options appraisal will be submitted to the council once the feasibility review has concluded.

Next steps include detailed site surveys at Abbey Green Park in Polesworth and further design options for the existing site in Atherstone.

The council has also agreed to start engaging with external operators to fully explore and understand the merits of any new operational arrangements.

Chair of North Warwickshire Borough Council’s Community and Environment Board, Margaret Bell, said: “This is a really exciting time for the council, which is another step towards us delivering our future aspirations for new modern leisure facilities in North Warwickshire”.

Facilities in the region are operated by North Warwickshire Leisure and include Atherstone Leisure Complex, Coleshill Leisure Centre, Polesworth Fitness Hub, Polesworth Sports Hall and The Queen Elizabeth Sports Village.

North Warwickshire Leisure said: “Our vision is to be the leading provider of sports, leisure, health and wellbeing activities within North Warwickshire, for everyone within the community.

“We aim to provide opportunities for our community to enjoy, by taking part in a range of sport, wellbeing and leisure activities.

“Our team is dedicated to providing a friendly, motivating and engaging environment for all to participate and achieve their health and wellbeing goals.”