Led by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the project marks a significant milestone in the borough’s long-term vision to enhance wellbeing, connectivity and inclusivity through high-quality, sustainable public infrastructure.

The new facility is being delivered by Alliance Leisure through the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure (DLL). The development team consists of Pellikaan (contractor), Roberts Limbrick (architects), and Hadron Consulting(project managers).

The new Kingston Leisure Centre will include a 25m, 8-lane main pool with moveable floor, a 20m learner pool with interactive splash zone, health suite with sauna and steam room, 150-station gym, group cycling studio, three activity studios, four-court sports hall, squash courts, soft play, and a café. The scheme will also improve the surrounding green space, with enhanced landscaping, new pedestrian routes and an improved play area and wildflower meadows.

Next, this summer sees the start of work on a new £27.3 million leisure centre in Bishop Auckland for Durham County Council. The flagship development is the first new build project in the council’s ambitious Leisure Transformation Programme.

The new centre replaces Woodhouse Leisure Complex, which at more than 50 years old, is the oldest facility in the council’s leisure portfolio. This is the fifth scheme to be delivered by the Council’s leisure development partners Alliance Leisure, following the refurbishments of Consett Leisure Centre (2022), Abbey Leisure Centre and Peterlee Leisure Centre in 2023, and the Louisa Centre in 2024.

Bishop Auckland is among the most deprived wards in County Durham, and the new leisure centre has been designed to address the area’s challenges by providing modern, inclusive facilities that encourage physical activity for all ages and abilities. By incorporating a public library in the development means the centre will be a true community hub, combining leisure, health, education and skills under one roof.

The new facility will include a 25m, six-lane main pool and a 20m four-lane teaching pool with moveable floors, as well as a large gym and two exercise studios.  It will also feature the council’s fourth Move Hub, a power-assisted exercise studio equipped by Innerva for people who need support to improve strength and mobility, including those recovering from health conditions.

An adventure play area will help promote physical literacy, confidence and social development in children, while the café will offer a space for families, friends and the whole community to relax and socialise.

The project team includes Morgan Sindall (contractor), Axiom (project management), DPP (planning consultancy) and GT3 Architects (lead designers). The project was procured through the UK Leisure Framework.

Finally, planning permission has officially been granted for the redevelopment of Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre, marking a significant milestone in the town’s journey toward enhanced health and wellbeing facilities.

The project, led by North Norfolk District Council in partnership with Alliance Leisure and operated by Everyone Active, will see the transformation of the existing centre into a modern, inclusive, and accessible hub for sport and physical activity. The approved plans include the construction of a brand-new four-lane, 25-metre community swimming pool, a 55-station fitness suite and the refurbishment of existing studio spaces and changing areas.

The project is being delivered through the UK Leisure Framework, and the development team consists of architect Saunders Boston, contractor DDI Projects and project managers Real Consulting.