Carn Brea Leisure Centre, the first in Cornwall to be run by a leisure trust, could be in line for refurbishment, financed by selling off parcels of land.

According to local press, the communities overview and scrutiny committee have been asked to approve the sale of parking areas and the running track to raise funds needed for modernisation. This will allow the relocation of the running track and leave some money in the pot.

Chair of Carn Brea Leisure Centre Trust, Jeff Marston, says the board is considering whether this is the most viable option for the trust and aspirations of the community: “The trustees are extremely encouraged by the possibilities which may arise from the sale of the leisure centre site. Our aim is to secure the centre’s long-term sustainability.”