Major improvements for Hucknall Leisure Centre thanks to savings

Ashfield District Council has successfully renewed its partnership with Everyone Active and the new contract, which will start on April 1, 2021, will be running for ten years.

The new contract means the council will be making a huge saving of £630,000 per year which will allow them to make vast improvements to the district’s leisure provision over the next few years.

Major commitments include a new swimming facility at Hucknall, new adventure play offer at Lammas and extensions to fitness suites at both Hucknall and Lammas Leisure Centres.

It will also see concessionary rates for priority groups continue and the inclusion of apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering opportunities for Ashfield residents.

The new swimming facility in Hucknall will be welcomed after the decision was made to close of Edgewood Leisure Centre and pool earlier this year.

On top of this, a further £440,000 will be invested to reduce carbon emissions across all of the sites, meaning the centres will be greener and running costs will be lower.

Coun Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council, said: “I’m delighted that we are renewing with Everyone Active for what will be another decade of success.

“We have built a great partnership and long may it continue.

“The commitments within this new contract mean that our current facilities in Hucknall and Sutton will not be left behind.

“Let it be said that this is an outstanding deal for the district including social, environmental and economic improvements that will benefit Ashfield for years to come.”

Coun Kier Barsby, Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure said: “It’s obvious that leisure is a high priority for us here at Ashfield District Council because we know how important it is for our residents.

“We understand the health and social benefits that these facilities provide for people across Ashfield so by investing in continuous improvement, we know we are heading in the right direction.”

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