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Chester Council news

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Chester Zoo has had plans approved to build an extensive African savannah habitat adjacent to
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Social enterprise Brio Leisure has agreed plans to pump £2.2m (US$2.8m, €2.6m) into Neston Recreation
Residents, clubs and local organisations are being asked for their views as Cheshire West and
Manchester’s local council is searching for an architect to design a new proposed £110m (US$172.2m,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Plans to develop a £300m leisure and retail project in Chester city centre have moved
The recently opened Coronation Street tour is proving popular as a fixed-term attraction with more
The Coronation Street cobbles at the soap's former home in Manchester’s Granada Studios will open
The Elysium Group has announced plans for a new £5m boutique hotel, bar and restaurant
Plans for the £13.7m Memorial Court Leisure Centre in Northwich, Cheshire, UK have moved forward,
Cheshire West & Chester Council has approved £15m plans for a new sports and leisure
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Image: The Odeon building will house the theatre Bennetts Associates, the firm behind the revitalisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) chief executive Steve Robinson has clarified the local authority's
Plans for the development of a new £12.5m entertainment and leisure complex in Northwich, Cheshire
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) is planning "greater leisure content" as part of the
Chester's Grosvenor Park has moved a step closer to receiving a "major" restoration and refurbishment
A new Community Interest Company (CIC) has been formed in order to operate sports and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
An external operator will be sought to run the commercial operations at Chester's revamped Victorian
A proposed £31m investment in leisure facilities for Chester and Ellesmere Port could take a
An art deco building that formerly housed Chester's Odeon Cinema has been selected to be
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has submitted its revised plans for the city's Cathedral
Plans for a new multi-million pound theatre in Chester have moved forward after the council
A public exhibition is to be launched by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) in
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has announced that the management of its 17 leisure
A partnership including Peel Land and Property; the Waterways Trust; and Cheshire West and Chester
Plans for a new motor park - to be used for motorcross and quad biking
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a new leisure
A BMX track has been officially reopened in Winsford, Cheshire, following the completion of a
Two preferred sites for a new multi-million pound 'flagship' arts venue in Chester have been
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has revealed that work is to get underway on
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) is to consider plans for the investment of more
Chester Zoo's plans for a major £225m expansion have been handed a boost after Cheshire
A community interest company (CIC) is poised to take over the running of leisure facilities
Castle Park in Frodsham, Cheshire, has reopened following the completion of a £3.2m refurbishment. A
Chester Fans United (CFU) - the fans' group behind efforts to form a new club
Cardiff City Football Club (CCFC) has confirmed that chair and chief executive Peter Ridsdale will
A special event is set to mark the official opening of Caldy Nature Park in
Chester West and Chester Council (CWCC) has confirmed that it will be leading a bid
Chester's historic Cathedral Quarter is set for a major £7.5m revamp as part of the
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
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Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Chester Council news

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Chester Zoo has had plans approved to build an extensive African savannah habitat adjacent to
Development of a London/Bristol tourism route, a tour of Britain’s world famous horse-racing courses, travel
Social enterprise Brio Leisure has agreed plans to pump £2.2m (US$2.8m, €2.6m) into Neston Recreation
Residents, clubs and local organisations are being asked for their views as Cheshire West and
Manchester’s local council is searching for an architect to design a new proposed £110m (US$172.2m,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Plans to develop a £300m leisure and retail project in Chester city centre have moved
The recently opened Coronation Street tour is proving popular as a fixed-term attraction with more
The Coronation Street cobbles at the soap's former home in Manchester’s Granada Studios will open
The Elysium Group has announced plans for a new £5m boutique hotel, bar and restaurant
Plans for the £13.7m Memorial Court Leisure Centre in Northwich, Cheshire, UK have moved forward,
Cheshire West & Chester Council has approved £15m plans for a new sports and leisure
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Image: The Odeon building will house the theatre Bennetts Associates, the firm behind the revitalisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) chief executive Steve Robinson has clarified the local authority's
Plans for the development of a new £12.5m entertainment and leisure complex in Northwich, Cheshire
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) is planning "greater leisure content" as part of the
Chester's Grosvenor Park has moved a step closer to receiving a "major" restoration and refurbishment
A new Community Interest Company (CIC) has been formed in order to operate sports and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
An external operator will be sought to run the commercial operations at Chester's revamped Victorian
A proposed £31m investment in leisure facilities for Chester and Ellesmere Port could take a
An art deco building that formerly housed Chester's Odeon Cinema has been selected to be
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has submitted its revised plans for the city's Cathedral
Plans for a new multi-million pound theatre in Chester have moved forward after the council
A public exhibition is to be launched by Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) in
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has announced that the management of its 17 leisure
A partnership including Peel Land and Property; the Waterways Trust; and Cheshire West and Chester
Plans for a new motor park - to be used for motorcross and quad biking
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a new leisure
A BMX track has been officially reopened in Winsford, Cheshire, following the completion of a
Two preferred sites for a new multi-million pound 'flagship' arts venue in Chester have been
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) has revealed that work is to get underway on
Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWCC) is to consider plans for the investment of more
Chester Zoo's plans for a major £225m expansion have been handed a boost after Cheshire
A community interest company (CIC) is poised to take over the running of leisure facilities
Castle Park in Frodsham, Cheshire, has reopened following the completion of a £3.2m refurbishment. A
Chester Fans United (CFU) - the fans' group behind efforts to form a new club
Cardiff City Football Club (CCFC) has confirmed that chair and chief executive Peter Ridsdale will
A special event is set to mark the official opening of Caldy Nature Park in
Chester West and Chester Council (CWCC) has confirmed that it will be leading a bid
Chester's historic Cathedral Quarter is set for a major £7.5m revamp as part of the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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