Councillors to decide on funding for planned state-of-the-art leisure centre

A new leisure centre and swimming pool for Halifax could move a step closer to construction, as Calderdale Council members discuss the next stages of the project.

At the council’s Cabinet meeting next Monday (17 January), members will consider whether to recommend to Full Council that funding be allocated and borrowing be used to progress the development of facilities to support health and wellbeing, economic recovery and climate action.

This would enable construction of new, combined swimming and leisure facilities on the existing North Bridge Leisure Centre site in Halifax.

The council notes this project must be delivered to a tight timescale to reduce the impact of “unprecedented increases in construction costs, following significant material, labour and energy price inflation”, and to benefit from money granted to Calderdale by Central Government from the Levelling Up Fund before its spend deadline.

Councillor Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategy, said: “We’re really excited to be discussing plans to progress Halifax Leisure Centre, during one of the most ambitious and inspiring times for the town.

“This project is part of the investment of more than £200m into Halifax over the next decade, which we’re showcasing through our ‘Think you know Halifax?’ campaign.

“As well as providing modern, first-rate facilities to help people to be active and connected, the new centre is another stepping stone in the regeneration and sustainable future of Halifax and the rest of Calderdale.”

Cllr Jenny Lynn, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, added: “The real beauty of the proposed new leisure centre and swimming pool is that it has something to appeal to every single person in Calderdale and beyond, regardless of their background, age or how fit they are.”

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