In November 2024, the Leisure Centre hosted a public engagement drop in to give an update on proposals to spend the £1 million funding that has been ring fenced by Cheshire West and Chester to secure the building’s future. Helen Pakpahan, Economic Growth Programme Manager at CWAC, Matt Parker, Managing Director of Brio, and local CWAC Councillors Mike Garvey and Lucy Sumner were also present. Last minute publicity had an impact on the numbers attending, however the representatives were kept busy answering questions for the whole three hours.

Following an online consultation during lockdown, Brio and CWAC have been considering structure, energy and future usage on the site. The Leisure Centre currently hosts 21 sports clubs, 33 weekly classes, and hosts national sports competitions. As sports memberships increase, facilities must be improved. Two plans are under consideration:

1. The ground floor to be refurbished and the first floor to be let to a public service provider, as yet unannounced.
2. Partial demolition of the two storey building, with the Library and Sports Hall unaffected. A rebuild of the gym, changing rooms, studios and well-being facilities. 

Extra parking and the removal of the synthetic football courts are being discussed. Kydd’s Wint may be developed as a public pedestrian access from the town.

The plans will be submitted to CWAC in Spring 2025, meanwhile further sources of funding are being explored to extend the reach of the project. For further information, speak to a member of the Brio Leisure Team or visit the webpage cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/A56-leisure-corridor.

Article from Frodsham News Issue 1 Dec 2024

Neil Flanagan, Police Community Support Officer for Frodsham, will be offering free security leaflets and giveaways at Morrisons during December on these dates: 10th, 12-1; 18th, 4-5pm; and 22nd, 2-3pm. He will also take free security goodies to Bee Friends on a Thursday morning, and Main Street Memory Café on a Wednesday morning.

Bogus callers and rogue traders will be featured in the next edition, but if you have a concern dial 101. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Article from Frodsham News Issue 1 Dec 2024

Work on Frodsham Neighbourhood Plan commenced in 2014, and after a decade of consultation and meetings, residents were finally asked to vote in a referendum in November 2024. The Plan includes a detailed vision for Frodsham and policies relating to four topic areas: 1. Future housing development; 2. Economic Development and the visitor economy; 3. Green spaces, recreation and leisure; 4. Connectivity and access. The turnout was 13%, 79.4% of those who voted said ‘Yes’ to the Plan.

Article from Frodsham News Issue 1 Dec 2024