Work Nearing Completion at Leek’s New Leisure Centre
SMDC told COGNEWS back in May that work on the new health and wellbeing centre in Brough Park, Leek was entering the final phase ahead of the summer re-opening. Last week we received news that the firm opening day was to be the 18th of August here is the latest update:
MyActive Leek – the Moorlands new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing centre – will re-open on Tuesday 18 August following the major redevelopment to modernise and expand the facilities at the Brough Park centre.
The construction work at the new centre is now finished and the building will be formally handed back to the Council, and its leisure partner company MyActive, at the end of this week (24th July 2026). Cllr Matt Swindlehurst said “I’d like to thank people for their patience and continued support – and I promise, it has been worth the wait!”. The council have not offered an explanation as to the delay in opening.
Alongside the improvements to the building the Council has worked with Sport England on Active Environments development in the area outside the centre. New outdoor gym equipment is being installed alongside a pétanque court, table tennis tables, a chess board, and other features including Active Trail signage. These facilities will be open from the end of July when the outdoor work is complete.
Table tennis bats and balls and pétanque balls will be available to hire from the centre from August but anyone with their own equipment is welcome to use the amenities when they open.
May's Announcement
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council is leading the project to expand and modernise the centre and develop the external area to encourage people to be active in a less formal setting.
Much of the interior work is now complete, and the upgrade to the town’s electricity infrastructure has also finished meaning that the project can now move on to the testing and commissioning stage in readiness for the re-opening.
Councillor Matt Swindlehurst, Cabinet member for Leisure and Tourism, said: “It’s exciting to be marking another milestone as we move into the final stages of this major redevelopment – and the centre is already looking absolutely fantastic!
“Now that the electricity upgrade works are complete, we can start testing here on site before we start filling the pools, bringing the gym equipment in, and all those things that will turn this fabulous space into the state-of-the-art centre we’ve promised.
“It’s going to change the leisure and wellbeing landscape in Leek and the whole of the Staffordshire Moorlands and I can’t wait to open the doors and welcome everyone back. We all know that being more active underpins good physical and mental health and to have this indoor and outdoor amenity in the heart of the town ensures we’ll all have access to quality sporting, leisure and social activities that support healthier lifestyles now and for years to come.”
Last week (7th of May 2026) Cllr Swindlehurst said "I particularly want to thank the leisure working group, and its chair Councillor Ian Plant, for its important contribution to this very exciting development. It demonstrates the value of positive cross party working, particularly with regards to these large capital projects."
The redevelopment includes:
A new 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool and a larger teaching pool
A larger gym and second group exercise studio and a new, dedicated indoor cycling studio
A community wellness suite with space to expand referral based services
An indoor/soft adventure play area
New reception space with toilets, café seating and servery
The general manager has been appointed and the MyActive team are now starting to recruit people to work in the new centre. Anyone interested in being part of the team can explore current opportunities and apply online via the MyActive Careers page.
Adam Cope, General Manager of MyActive Leek, said: “We are proud to be working alongside Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and our partners to bring this facility to life. This is a really important moment, not just for MyActive, but for the whole community in Leek.
“What’s being created here goes far beyond a traditional leisure centre. It’s a space designed to support people’s health, wellbeing and connection to their community in a way that feels welcoming and accessible to everyone.
“As we get ready to open the doors, our focus is on how this centre will improve lives through movement – whether that’s someone taking their first steps into activity, managing a long-term health condition, or simply finding a place to feel part of something.”
The redevelopment has been funded by UK Government, the District Council, Sport England through the National Lottery, and Salix who are helping to fund the decarbonisation measures.
Work Nearing Completion at Leek’s New Leisure Centre - created 14th May 2026
