hEalth and fitnESS Early start for West Sussex board pETE hAymAn
A new Health and Wellbeing board is to be set up a year ahead of schedule in West Sussex after the area was selected as an ‘early imple- menter’ by the government. West Sussex County
Council has been working alongside local partners to develop the plans, with the board’s formal establishment due to take place in May. Health and Wellbeing
Boards form part of the planned revamp of the NHS, which is being led by the Department of Health. Boards are set to be operational UK-wide by April 2012. A ‘shadow’ board will guide the delivery of local health services, before its work is reviewed ahead of its formal inception next April. Louise Goldsmith, the leader of the county council, said: “Health and wellbeing is a
West Sussex is one of the areas to be selected as an ‘early implementer’
priority for the county council, and we are at the forefront of local authorities, leading the way on public health. “Establishing the board will allow us to
move further and faster on the joint working between health, social care and public health for the benefit of residents.”
£8.75m Essex leisure centre plans unveiled pETE hAymAn
Plans for a new £8.75m leisure centre and swimming pool in Witham, Essex, have been put on show by Braintree District Council (BDC). Scott Brownrigg Architects
are behind the designs of the facility, which forms part of the local authority’s bid to enhance local provision. Te new centre will include
a six-lane, 25m swimming pool and a learner pool with move- able floor, as well as a fitness suite and two dance studios. A sauna and steamroom and two squash courts are also planned. It is anticipated that a planning application
Te new facility is poised to boast a fitness suite and two dance studios A BDC spokesperson said: “[Te council]
will be submitted at the end of this month, which could see work start by the end of the year. Completion is scheduled for 2013.
is investing more than £8.75m into the town’s new sports and leisure facility as part of its commitment to ensure residents have access to sport and leisure opportunities.”
Wootton Bassett leisure centre reopens pETE hAymAn
Parts of a leisure centre in Wootton Bassett not directly damaged by fire in December have now reopened to the public. Wiltshire Council and operator DC Leisure have revealed that the sports hall; gym; squash
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David Stalker confirmed as FIA chief executive officer
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David Stalker has been officially appointed the new chief executive officer of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA). Stalker, who has held the post of FIA’s
executive director since December 2009, will take over the role of CEO with imme- diate effect and will be responsible for the implementation of its three-year strategy. He will also take a more strategic
approach to addressing the needs of the industry in line with the public health agenda to drive growth for the sector.
‘Tough’ new sunbed rules for England and Wales
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People under the age of 18 years old have been banned from using sunbeds across England and Wales under “tough” new rules, which came into effect on 8 April. The Sunbeds (Regulations) Act 2010
courts; and dance studio are once again avail- able for use aſter the three-month closure. Stuart Wheeler, council cabinet member for
leisure, sport and culture, said: “Our property team, working with DC Leisure, has done a tre- mendous job in reinstating access.”
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– introduced as a Private Members Bill – means sunbed business operators cannot allow young people to use such facilities. It is hoped that the new legislation will
reduce the incidence of skin cancer and protect under 18s from over-exposure to ultra-violet radiation.
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Fitness4Less acquires new Cheltenham club
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Low-cost health club operator Fitness4Less has confirmed the purchase of a Bannatyne site in Cheltenham as part of its “aggres- sive” expansion strategy. Te new Cheltenham location adds to
recent openings in Cambridge Heath and Southwark, both in London; Newport, South Wales; and Nottingham. A free weights area and a wide number
of cardiovascular and resistance machines will be on offer at the Cheltenham facility, as well as two class studios and saunas.
image: scott brownrigg architects
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