{"id":5460,"date":"2026-10-13T15:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/?p=5460"},"modified":"2026-10-13T15:24:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:24:30","slug":"11m-investment-planned-for-hillsborough-leisure-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/2026\/10\/13\/11m-investment-planned-for-hillsborough-leisure-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a311m investment planned for Hillsborough Leisure Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sheffield City Council is set to invest \u00a311 million into Hillsborough Leisure Centre refurbishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The renovation would include new, upgraded studio spaces, a new health suite as well as refurbishment to the changing facilities and to the pool hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investment brings forward the project\u2019s initial 2030-2032 timeline in order to accelerate improvements for local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project expects to provide social, health and financial benefits. Such as improved accessibility for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, and support the longer-term financial sustainability of the centre and the city\u2019s wider leisure services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Councillor Brian Holmshaw of the Parks and Leisure Policy Committee, said: \u201cHillsborough Leisure Centre plays an important role in the lives of local people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom swimming lessons and fitness classes to everyday exercise, it supports the health and wellbeing of thousands of residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme is proposed to begin in April 2027 in phases with parts of the centre still being open as a way to minimise disruption for customers rather than a complete closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental improvements would include upgraded LED lighting, efficiency improvements to ventilation equipment, lighting sensors and upgrades to the building management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposals to bring forward the funding to allow refurbishment to start earlier are set to be considered by Sheffield City Council\u2019s Finance and Performance Policy Committee on Monday 19 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposals will also be informed by consultations through October and November 2026. 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