About the proposed new leisure centre in Leighton-Linslade
We've submitted a planning application for a new £25 million leisure centre in Leighton-Linslade.
Subject to approval, procurement of a contractor will begin, with completion of the leisure centre estimated to be in summer 2025.
The new centre’s facilities will include:
- 3 new swimming pools – an eight-lane 25-metre community swimming pool complete with 130 spectator seats, a learner pool with a moveable floor to alter the depth for lessons and other activities, and a separate shallow pool, known as a ‘confidence water’
- a large 150-station fitness suite (gym)
- 2 multi-use studios for various exercise classes and activities
- a dedicated group cycle studio
- 2 squash courts
- a creche and café
- 2 Changing Places facilities
- access to walking and cycling routes linking to the new and existing communities and nearby informal open space
- improved access to outdoor changing facilities
- serving hatch from the café to the exterior, to improve access from pitches