Improvements made to Sports Hall at Crowborough Leisure Centre

Wealden District Council has recently contributed £38,713 towards the resurfacing of the Sports Hall floor and Freedom Leisure, which operates the leisure centre on behalf of the council, paid £2,000 towards redecoration of the walls and door adjustments.

The Sports Hall is very well used and provides a community space for lots of activities including gymnastics, walking sports and table tennis.

It is also used by various clubs including football groups, Aztec Badminton, Beacon Swimming Club, Warren Badminton, Crowborough Athletic FC, 5 a-side Favorites, Netball for Fun, Heathfield Football Club, Paul Simmons Karate, Hackers Basketball, St John’s Badminton, Crowborough Beacon Badminton, The Mead, Rotherfield Junior FC, Beacon Badminton, Jumping Junior, Get Your Skates On and Beacon 5 a-side.

Councillor Kelvin Williams, Alliance for Wealden (Liberal Democrat), and lead councillor for Public Health, Wellbeing and Asset Management, said, “I am happy that as a council we have been able to contribute £38,713 towards the sports hall floor at the Crowborough Leisure Centre, projects of this type are very much in line with the recently adopted Council Strategy.

“The wellbeing of our residents is a key objective and the money used on this space will mean that the provision of exercise classes can continue, and our residents can maintain their healthy lifestyle and social life.”

Toby Reed, Freedom Leisure’s area manager, said, “We would like to thank Wealden District Council for making this investment at Crowborough possible. It is another example of our excellent working relationship with the council to improve the lives of people in our communities. The works have massively enhanced the sports hall and we are sure all our users will see and feel the benefits of the new floor.”