Residents asked for views on new leisure centre in Knaresborough

Harrogate district residents are being urged to share their views on proposals for a new leisure and wellness centre coming to Knaresborough.

The new facility will replace the existing pool, providing a new six-lane 25 metre pool, learner pool with flume, sauna and stream room, fitness suite and studio spin studio, and café.

The leisure centre will also include electric car charging points, bicycle storage and a large play area.

The plans follow approval from Harrogate Borough Council to develop and provide new leisure facilities in Knaresborough and Harrogate.

Residents are now being called to share their views on the design proposals ahead of a planning application being submitted later in the autumn.

Cllr Stanley Lumley, Harrogate Borough Council’s cabinet member for culture, tourism and sport, and chair of the board of directors at Brimhams Active, said: ‘We have ambitious plans to reduce the proportion of the population that are physically inactive but we can’t do this without investing in our facilities. This multi-million pound investment for Knaresborough will create a 21st century facility that provides fantastic opportunities for local people to move more, live well and feel great.

‘Along with our new facility in Ripon and the redevelopment of the Hydro in Harrogate, as well as the districts other great leisure centres and pools, I hope people feel motivated, supported and inspired to stay active.’

Mark Tweedie, managing director of Brimhams Active, added: ‘Through the provision of fantastic modern leisure and wellness facilities and engaging, inclusive services we will be able to help many more people become active, lead healthier lifestyles and therefore live longer, more independent and happier lives.

‘This is a really exciting time for leisure, health and wellbeing in the Harrogate district which is thanks to the bold and brave vision of Harrogate Borough Council and their commitment to unprecedented levels of investment.’

In related news, public leisure centres in Oxford are getting £10.9m investment in decarbonisation, as part of the City Council’s plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

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