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islington’s sobell centre saved?
The Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington, north London, could be saved after Labour won control of the council in the recent election. Before the election, Labour
promised to halt the then-Lib Dem council’s plans to demolish the centre and replace it with a modern venue. According to the Islington Gazette,
the Lib Dems said their proposals would cost around £30m, as opposed to £46m to renovate the centre. But Labour candidate Paul Convery, who has been appointed head of regeneration and leisure in the new council cabinet, said it would only cost £14m to refurbish the centre. What happens next remains to be
seen, but it would appear that, for now, the Sobell Centre is safe.
wii fit clubs
launched in colchester
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has rolled out new Wii Fit clubs across the Essex town to encourage more young people to be active. A pilot scheme has already
proved successful at St James’ Primary School, with a second Wii Fit club now due to be set up at St John’s Green Primary School. Three Wii Fit consoles have
been bought after the council secured funding from the Child First Extended Schools programme for North Essex. Forming part of the Safer Colchester initiative, the after-school clubs will promote fi tness and social interaction.
The £13m centre was designed by FaulknerBrowns Architects
rushden leisure
plans deferred
Detailed plans for the new £13m Manor Park Leisure Centre in Rushden, Northamptonshire, have been deferred by offi cials at the local authority. Further time is needed to negotiate
on the exterior design of the planned complex, according to East Northamptonshire Council’s (ENC) development control committee. Concerns were also raised about
the travel plan for the scheme, while internal modifi cations will be required in order to cater for a bar and to accommodate theatrical productions. Working alongside Rushden Town
Council, ENC’s plans for the Manor Park development include a six-lane, 25m swimming pool and teaching pool, as well as a fi tness suite. Leisure water facilities such as
water jets and fountains, dance and exercise studios, a six-court multi- use sports hall and a crèche also form part of the FaulknerBrowns Architects-designed proposals.
Facilities will include a 130-station gym and a 25m swimming pool
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wakefi eld pool
plans submitted
Wakefi eld Council has submitted a planning application for a new multi- million pound swimming pool in the heart of the West Yorkshire city. The new facility – which is expected
to cost around £10–11m – is set to incorporate an eight-lane, 25m pool, a 13m x 7m learner pool and a 130- station health and fi tness suite. Also included within the proposals
are a multi-use activity studio, a 200- capacity spectator viewing area, a health suite with spa bath, steamroom and sauna, and a café. NPS Group is behind the designs for
the Sun Lane scheme, which is being led by Wakefi eld Council. It will be project managed by Drivers Jonas Deloitte. Wakefi eld Council service director
for sport and culture, Lisa Dodd, says: “The application will now go through all the normal planning processes and we hope that, once approved, initial work can begin later this year.”
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