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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Demolition work begins at Boston's Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex
Demolition work has begun at a Boston leisure centre as part of a local revamp of leisure facilities. Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex is being upgraded after Boston Borough Council was given £280,000 from Sport England's Swimming Pool Support is part of a wider £14.5m investment into the town, which includes a new public plaza linking the complex to Boston College's Mayflower leader Dale Broughton called the start of demolition a "major milestone" and said customers would be pleased to see the project progressing. Once demolition is complete, construction works will begin, starting with the building of a new entrance and reception second floor of the complex will be renovated to include a new multi-purpose studio space, a fitness suite and an immersive cycling existing fitness suite area will be turned in to a community volunteering and wellbeing hub, which will host the Lincolnshire Community Volunteering gym's separate changing facilities, which will be based on the ground floor, are also getting a major leisure centre will remain open during the works, with all facilities available as usual through a new booking this year, the Princess Royal Sports Arena on Great Fen Road, Wyberton, also underwent upgrades, including improved ventilation systems and new pool town's wider investment project is funded by the government's Levelling Up Fund, as well as by the Boston Town said the improvements would "create a vibrant new space for the whole community to enjoy"."We're now entering a truly transformative phase in the regeneration of Boston," he added. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
The Sun
21-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Mega new town next to UK airport with 4,250 homes, shops, hotels & leisure centre is unveiled in landmark blueprint
PLANS for a huge new town next to a major UK airport with over 4000 homes have been unveiled. The blueprints for the new town also revealed plans for shops, hotels and a massive leisure centre. 2 2 The new community is named Isley Woodhouse and is estimated to bring over 10,000 residents to the East Midlands area. It will be built near the East Midlands Airport and will include 4,250-homes, a secondary and two primary schools, shops, hotels, leisure centre and sports facilities. The new site will be built on farmland to the south west of the airport. Planning documents drawn up by developers Harworth Group and Caesarea Development Holdings say the town will be the third biggest population centre in the district. The two larger areas are the already existing Coalville and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. An application to North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) has been made for outline planning permission, which could lead to the full application being granted. If approved, the town will be built on land between Isley Walton, Diseworth and Tonge. Plans for the town say there will be a 'variety' of types and heights of houses, with some being terraced and others being detached or semi-datched. An estimated 30 per cent of properties in the development will be classified as "affordable". Developers believe the homes will be in 'high demand' due to its proximity to the airport and to the Segro East Midlands Gateway logistic park in Castle Donington. Police forced to intervene as Leicester fans fight EACH OTHER during hammering at Wolves Four new access points will be opened from the A453, which will be rerouted around the rest of the site. The NWLDC's local plan aims to find 700 new homes a year, up to the year 2040, as it races to meet predicted population growth. A public consultation regarding the site is running until August 12, with the NWLDC making a final decision on the redevelopment on October 10. The news comes as the Labour Government moves to deliver more housing by the next general election. A £2.5 billion new-town north of Cheltenham has been approved with restaurants, shops and sports facilities being planned to open in the upcoming development. The Elms Park development will be built at junction 10 on the M5 and will serve 9000 people in 4,115 homes. Rob White, an agent for the developer who applied to construct the town, said: "Approximately £25m will be spent on community infrastructure. 'It will contribute £300 million a year into the sub-regional economy, creating and supporting over 8,000 new jobs, with 30 apprenticeships a year during construction over 20 years. "Over 4000 new homes will be built, providing for a new community of around 9,000 residents, many of whom will already be living in the area. 'Approximately £50 million pounds will be spent on providing new schools, including a secondary school and two primary schools on site. 'A sports hub containing new facilities for cricket, football, tennis, and an all-weather 3G pitch will be provided on site along with significant contributions to local rugby and hockey clubs. 'They are committed to bringing forward Elms Park as a well-designed, sustainable and healthy place where the new community can thrive.'
BBC News
20-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Droitwich Spa leisure centre revamp set to begin
A £15m project to extend and revamp Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre is set to start this week. Plans to rebuild the existing centre were scrapped by the local authority last year, after estimated costs rose to £ District Council's plans for the site include a new learner pool, car park, cafe and reception area. There will also be a full refurbishment of the swimming pool and gym changing rooms. Work is due to be completed by November 2026. Plans for a new £300,000 skatepark near the leisure centre were also being finalised, said the council, with work expected to start by May 2026. A pump track is also planned for the site, with work starting once the skate park is built. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cramlington Concoria Leisure Centre £500k leaky roof fund
Half a million pounds has been set aside to repair a leaky leisure centre County Council agreed to fund the work to replace the flat roof of the Concordia Leisure Centre in Cramlington.A report presented to the Conservative-led cabinet said without the work the bowling alley, bar and studios would likely have to close during periods of heavy leisure centre was revamped in 2016 and, while temporary repairs have since been carried out to the roof, the council was told the frequency of the leaks was accelerating. Speaking at the cabinet meeting, portfolio holder for leisure services Wendy Pattison said: "We fully recognise that our council investment into sport and leisure is an investment into the health and wellbeing of our residents."Flat roofs can be very difficult and this one is now leaking in several places."The replacement will be funded from the council's Concordia capital improvement budget, reports the Local Democracy Reporting pot includes £300,000 of unallocated funding, the cabinet heard, which could be used if the project goes over budget. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Leader vows to overcome Oasis "stumbling block"
A council leader has vowed to overcome a "significant stumbling block" to rebuilding a derelict leisure centre, after plans for 700 flats to be built on the site were week, Swindon Borough Council's planning committee approved plans to rebuild the Oasis but refused permission for the flats, which could help fund the Jim Robbins said he would work with the developer to "find solutions" to resolve the long-running Dale Heenan, deputy leader of the opposition, said that the plan "was flawed to start with". Mr Robbins said the "deal to reopen the Oasis, is all about compromises and, unfortunately, the planning committee felt unable to support arguably the most important part of the scheme"."This is because the homes around the Oasis are needed to fund the eyewatering costs of refurbishing the listed dome and swimming pool", he acknowledged that the decision was a "significant stumbling block" but one "we will do all we can to overcome". Mr Heenan criticised the plans, but added that the Conservative group remained supportive of attempts to refurbish the site."Labour's agreement to sell the Oasis and surrounding land with an unlimited number of flats allowed was flawed to start with, and it was not a surprise to see everything collapse," he said."There is now silence and a total absence of leadership at a time when the public needs clarity."He reiterated calls for the formation of a cross-party working group to meet to "immediately sort out this mess", adding that provision for parking, affordable housing and schools all needed to be reconsidered.
