Refurbishment of leisure centres (2024)
In 2024, a £1.73 million refurbishment was carried out at the Melton Sports Village and Waterfield Leisure Centre to upgrade our local leisure facilities.
What was included in the upgrade:
Waterfield Leisure Centre
- Extended and enhanced fitness suite
- Improved group cycling studio
- New and enhanced health suite
- Improved wet-side changing facilities
- Energy saving pool covers
- Increased reception space
Melton Sports Village
- Installation of a soft play area
- New studio / multi-purpose room
- Improved changing facilities
- Solar panels and energy saving LED lighting
- Increased reception space
Healthy and Active Communities update
The new leisure contract includes an Active Communities offer, which extends the reach of the contract beyond traditional leisure centre provision. This ensures we can continue to provide important health and wellbeing services to our community.
What will be delivered as part of the new contract:
- Exercise Referral Aqua, Gym and Class Programme - 12 week programme for those with a Long Term Health Condition.
- Cardiac Rehabilitation - 16 week programme for those who have been referred to us with heart condition.
- Pre and Post Natal Class - 8 week programme to support expecting and new mums ‘Active Mums Club’.
- Active Leisure - Providing Pay As You Go Concessionary rates for swim, gym and classes for individuals who have been referred to us, and face inequalities).
We will also be able to access space at the leisure centres to deliver:
- ESCAPE Pain - 6 week programme to support those with Knee or Hip joint pain.
- Steady Steps - 24 week ICB funded falls prevention programme.
- Steady Steps+ - Maintainer sessions for those who have completed the Steady Steps Course.
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Last updated 3 June 2026
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