health & fitNess New Nottingham centre opens


Nottingham City Council (NCC) has opened the new £9m Victoria Leisure Centre in Sneinton – part of its wider investment in local facilities. Te council worked with


inspiredspaces – a company established by Carillion – to lead the project through a pub- lic-private venture, the Local Education Partnership. A 70-station gym fitted


with Technogym and Power Plate equipment and a fitness studio are among the facilities at the new centre, which has been designed by the London- based architects, Levitate. Other facilities include a 25m, six-lane swim-


A 70-station gym is among the facilities at the £9m Nottingham centre


ming pool with separate teaching pool and a fun splash play area for children, as well as a health suite with sauna and steamrooms. NCC portfolio holder for leisure, culture and tourism David Trimble said: “Te new


Victoria Leisure Centre will provide state- of-the-art health and fitness facilities for all sections of the local community. “I firmly believe that the top quality facili-


ties will encourage more people to take part in and enjoy leisure activities.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=m7w5o


Tax deadline nears for private instructors


Private coaches and instruc- tors have until 31 March to pay any tax owned to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), as well as any interest and pen- alty charges also due. Te deadline is part of the


Tax Catch Up Plan, which was launched by HMRC in October 2011 and is targeting individuals who profit from private tuition, either as a main or secondary income. HMRC has encouraged


tutors who teach fitness and sports among others to come forward with any undeclared liabilities as part of a “tax amnesty”. Te campaign required individuals to notify


HMRC that a voluntary tax disclosure would be made by 6 January, with payment now due to be submitted by the end of the month.


Te amnesty is aimed at those profiting as a main or secondary income Marian Wilson, head of HMRC campaigns,


said: “People who tell us about the tax they owe using this opportunity will pay a lower pen- alty than if we find them later.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=u8Y9p


Uttoxeter leisure centre consultation starts


East Staffordshire Borough Council has started a new public consultation examining options for the future of a Uttoxeter leisure centre, which may lead to a new facility being built. Te development of a new building on the site of the town’s existing leisure centre and the


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partial redevelopment of the current venue are also among three preferred council options. A further 13 potential sites will also be put to


residents, with a previous consultation showing marginal support in favour of a new-build. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k5R2s


Twitter: @leisureopps Te gym is equipped with Technogym machines


New leisure facilities open in West Lothian


A gym and leisure facility has opened at the Partnership Centre in Fauldhouse as part of a venture between West Lothian Council, West Lothian Leisure and NHS Lothian. Te gym features 29 pieces of Technogym


equipment and is the first in the region to offer health and community facilities under the same roof as the leisure element. Gym users can also access facilities


such as a 25m pool, changing rooms and a four-court sports hall, as well as dry side changing areas and two multi-use rooms. Details: http://lei.sr?a=e5t2v


Facilities at revamped Telford complex open


Telford and Wrekin Council (TWC) has opened the leisure facilities at the renovated Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre. Te fitness suite, which has its own dedi-


cated changing rooms and showers, boasts 40 pieces of Cybex cardiovascular equip- ment and two Power Plate machines. Refurbishment work at the centre has


also included the provision of a new chang- ing village for swimming pool users and the redecoration of the pool hall itself, as well as extensive engineering and plant work. Details: http://lei.sr?a=d3t4o


Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital 5


Call to help more disabled Londoners into exercise


Te London Assembly has called for lei- sure operators and schools to help disabled Londoners stay physically active. A report by the Assembly’s economy,


culture and sport committee claims little progress has been made in increasing the number of disabled people taking part in physical activity over the past six years. Despite the efforts of successive mayors


and facility improvements, 90 per cent of disabled Londoners still fail to achieve the recommended level of activity. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=b0I6g


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