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Sport England retains statutory planning role

Places Leisure opens new gym at Fairfield Leisure Centre

Waterlooville Leisure Centre reopens

Sport England will retain its role as a statutory consultee on major planning applications affecting playing fields and community sport, following a Government review of the planning system.

Places Leisure and Dartford Borough Council have officially opened a brand-new gym at Fairfield Leisure, marking the latest milestone in a £1million investment to transform the centre’s health and fitness offer.

VIPs, sporting legends and Horizon Leisure customers gathered to celebrate the reopening of Waterlooville Leisure Centre’s gym at the end of August following a £500,000 refurbishment designed to boost regional health and community fitness.

DRAX Fitness opens UK HQ

DRAX Fitness UK has officially opened a new 10,000 sq ft headquarters and logistics centre in Plympton, Devon, marking a significant investment in the brand’s continued growth in the UK fitness market.

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New brand for Fitness First UK

Fitness First UK has launched a new brand campaign, The Real Flex, which challenges traditional perceptions about strength training – who it’s for, what it delivers and what progress really looks like.

New MyActive facility

Alliance Leisure has celebrated the opening of the new MyActive Leek leisure facility

Les Mills International appoints Jason Paris as CEO

Jason Paris will take over as CEO of Les Mills International in October, with Phillip Mills moving into a founder/director role after three years leading the business.

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The physical activity facilities forum 2025 celebrates its 10th anniversary!

Stable Events’ premier networking event for professionals in the sports, physical activity and play industries marks its 10th anniversary this year taking place at the Belfry Hotel & Resort, Sutton Coldfield 📍The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield 📆 25-26 Sept 2025

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Launching Physical Activity Facilities Forum Ireland (PAF Ireland) A brand-new industry forum connecting the professionals shaping the future of sport, leisure and physical activity facilities across Ireland. We are delighted to announce the launch of Physical Activity Facilities Forum Ireland (PAF Ireland) — a new dedicated industry platform bringing together professionals involved in the development, design, operation and management of physical activity and sport facilities throughout Irelan

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