Joint Statement between Southwell Leisure Centre Trust and Active4Today

Active4Today and Southwell Leisure Centre Trust have today signed an agreement to continue the daily operations of Southwell Leisure Centre until 31 March 2026. The lease between the Trust and the District Council will also be terminated by agreement today.

Councillor Andy Freeman, Chair of Active4Today said, “It is incredibly important to ensure a smooth and continuous leisure service to all our customers at Southwell Leisure Centre. In continuing the daily operations of the Centre as it moves back under the management of Southwell Leisure Centre Trust, we can ensure that happens. Our customers and staff are always at the heart of everything we do, ensuring we deliver a high-quality leisure provision to those in Southwell and beyond. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with the Trust to ensure we continue to maintain our excellent standards and service.”

Phil Barron, Chair of Southwell Leisure Centre Trust said, “We are delighted to be working with Active4Today to ensure a continuous and smooth transition in the running of the leisure centre from the District Council to the Trust. It is important to us that customers and staff are not unsettled by the move, and we are confident that continuing to work with Active4Today, who know the Centre, its customers, staff and the Town, is the best thing. We have committed to repairing the pool from day one. We can start the repair works now and re-open the pool as soon as possible. When the pool re-opens, we know that Active4Today will ensure it offers a great swimming programme to the customers and residents of Southwell and district.”

Dr Philip Barron

Chair of Southwell Leisure Centre Trust