Central London sports centre, the Porchester Centre, has now reopened after a £1.2m expansion and refurbishment, financed by Westminster City Council, the London Marathon Trust and sports trust Greenwich Leisure Ltd.
Facilities have been improved by extending into a neighbouring property. The space previously used to house three large steam driven boilers has created two extra floors of accommodation, allowing a new exercise studio and a 140-station gym to be created.
Other improvements include a refurbished reception area, changing rooms and squash court and new gym kit. The site also has a 30m pool, a teaching pool and a spa.
Cllr Steve Summers, Westminster City Council’s cabinet member for the community, reopened the centre yesterday: “The completion of this project demonstrates our commitment to providing all of our residents with excellent access to sporting activity in Westminster, the result of which is a more active and healthier city.”
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Central London sports centre, the Porchester Centre, has now reopened after a £1.2m expansion and refurbishment, financed by Westminster City Council, the London Marathon Trust and sports trust Greenwich Leisure Ltd.
Facilities have been improved by extending into a neighbouring property. The space previously used to house three large steam driven boilers has created two extra floors of accommodation, allowing a new exercise studio and a 140-station gym to be created.
Other improvements include a refurbished reception area, changing rooms and squash court and new gym kit. The site also has a 30m pool, a teaching pool and a spa.
Cllr Steve Summers, Westminster City Council’s cabinet member for the community, reopened the centre yesterday: “The completion of this project demonstrates our commitment to providing all of our residents with excellent access to sporting activity in Westminster, the result of which is a more active and healthier city.”
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and leisure
destination on behalf of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international
portfolio, with the first launch planned for Dublin in 2027.
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