A56 Leisure Corridor

The vision for the A56 Leisure corridor project is to develop a sustainable offer for Leisure, Health and Wellbeing services across the A56 Corridor area which focusses on increasing participation and reducing health inequalities.

Frodsham Leisure Centre

Cheshire West and Chester Council, together with Brio, are fully committed to improving facilities co-located with the Library in the current location at Frodsham.

To help inform emerging plans, we have already completed:

• community & stakeholder consultation/ engagement
• a leisure needs analysis
• assessment of usage and trends
• a building survey & identification of energy efficiency options
• a feasibility study looking at a long list of options and potential funding
• a series of community engagement events and drop in day in Autumn/winter 2024
• exploration of options including co-location/demand for upper floor usage - this has shown that refurbishment of upper floor is not viable
• appointed Ellis Williams Architects who have completed RIBA stages 1 and 2 which includes detailed structural, drainage, mechanical and electrical studies and design works

The Council have secured a revised budget of £6m to create a modern, vibrant and fit-for-purpose leisure, health and wellbeing facilities at Frodsham Leisure Centre, attached to the existing Sports Hall and Library. The objective is to create a fully accessible and welcoming space to build on the already strong levels of Brio membership, range of classes and sports clubs already using the facility, to further support and improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Residents are now being invited to share their views on Cheshire West and Chester Council and Brio’s plans for the redevelopment of Frodsham Leisure Centre.

The facilities are designed to meet the needs of existing leisure and library customers and the wider community. This means modern changing facilities, a Changing Places toilet and accessible design throughout, improved fitness spaces, a community room and upgraded sports hall to give everyone a better experience. Highlights include:

• A 70-station gym - a brand new and much larger space, with modern equipment across multiple zones.
• Air-conditioned studio - a new studio space for 35+ users, purpose-built for group fitness classes plus a dedicated spin studio.
• Social and community space - a warm, welcoming area where people can sit, chat and connect with each other.

Also included in the plans are a small multi-purpose community room, improved integration with library services, and an upgraded sports hall floor.

Brio and the Council are inviting residents to take part in a short survey and share their views on the proposed new build and refurbishment. Have your say by taking our quick survey:

If you would like to know more about the emerging development work, please speak to a member of Brio during your visit or e-mail : PublicHealth@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Please see attached leaflet detailing findings from the community consultation and needs analysis.