NWBC has agreed to explore the feasibility to build two new leisure centres in North Warwickshire. The locations that are being discussed are Polesworth and Atherstone.
At the Community and Environment Board meeting on Tuesday 20th August, Councillors were presented with a report suggesting that a detailed feasibility review be undertaken, looking at ways in which the Council could progress with its aspirations for new Leisure Facilities in the Borough.
Whilst no final decision has been taken at this stage in terms of the affordability and service profiles of any new centres, a full detailed options appraisal will be submitted to the Council once the feasibility review has concluded.
Next steps include detailed site surveys at Abbey Green Park in Polesworth and further design options for the existing site in Atherstone.
The Council has also agreed to start engaging with external operators to fully explore and understand the merits of any new operational arrangements.
During the review phase there are no changes to existing service or users of the any of the NWBC Leisure Facilities.
Chair of Community and Environment Board, Margaret Bell said, “This is a really exciting time for the Council, which is another step towards us delivering our future aspirations for new modern Leisure Facilities in North Warwickshire”.