By Kath Hudson 09 Jul 2026 The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating a next-generation public leisure, health and wellbeing hub for the local community. Operated by Everyone Active on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council, the centre replaces the ageing Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre and has been…
By Kath Hudson 10 Jul 2026 Places Leisure is creating a landmark facility in Basingstoke / Roberts Limbrick Architects Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has exchanged contracts with Places Leisure for the design, construction, and operation of a flagship leisure hub The £60 million energy-efficient destination will house a 25-metre competition pool, water flumes,…
By Kath Hudson 01 Jul 2026 Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July 2026), following 18 years with the company where he has progressed through many roles, most recently director of leisure. Serco Leisure operates more than 55 facilities in the UK, including the national sports…
