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Essex County Council news

Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
Active Essex – part of the County Sports Partnership network – has launched a four-year
A sporting body that marries physical activity and occupational therapy for people with learning disabilities
ETC Sports Surfaces has transformed a muddy Essex car park into a new multi-use games
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Essex County Council (ECC) has published the findings of a consultation that aims to shape
firstsite, a Colchester-based visual arts organisation, has revealed that its new Rafael Viñoly Architects-designed home
Crag Walk in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is to be officially opened to the public tomorrow (8
Construction work on the new London 2012 mountain bike course at Hadleigh Farm near Benfleet,
Tendring District Council (TDC) has announced the start of construction work on a new £60,000
Work has commenced on a £1.2m access scheme that is designed to help safeguard the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Suffolk-based contractor J Breheny has been selected to deliver a £1.2m project to improve access
Tendring District Council (TDC) has approved plans for a £1.2m access project, which is designed
Plans for a new temporary mountain bike venue on a 550-acre (223-hectare) site owned by
The development of a new multi-million pound sports complex in Basildon, Essex, has reached the
Tendring District Council (TDC) has submitted its bid to extend an Area of Outstanding Natural
The Heritage Lottery Fund has granted £1m to an east of England river valley in
A £1.2m scheme designed to protect a Grade II*-listed tower in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, from the
A full-sized, all-weather synthetic turf football pitch and a multi-use games area (MUGA) have been
Construction work on a new £38m regional sports facility in Basildon, Essex, is scheduled to
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has announced it has appointed the construction company behind the London
An agreement has been signed for the development of a 1.3 million sq ft (120,770sq
Plans for the construction of a new £35m sports and fitness complex in Basildon, Essex,
A new native woodland is set to be created in Essex, after the Woodland Trust
Essex County Council (ECC) has unveiled a £2m funding package to be shared among fourteen
A £1.4m scheme to boost sports participation in Ongar has been given a £200,000 boost
The government has backed an overhaul of the planning process which could save up to
A new 1,500-acre (607-hectare) coastal wildlife habitat is to be established by the Royal Society
Three applications relating to the Basildon Sporting Village project have been granted outline planning permission.
Brentwood Leisure Trust has installed a ZigZag Machine Dance system at Brentwood Leisure Centre thanks
Basildon Council and Basildon Renaissance Partnership are putting together a funding package and planning application
A £2.3m community sports centre has opened to meet the health and fitness needs of
Five lakes Resort in Essex has completed a new 80-bedroom development as part of an
Work has got underway on the South Woodham Ferrers swimming pool project in Chelmsford. The
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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Shaun Grove

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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Essex County Council news

Essex County Council has appointed Sport for Confidence CIC to deliver a physical activity model
As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a
Latest figures from the County Council Network (CCN), which represents all county councils in England,
Active Essex – part of the County Sports Partnership network – has launched a four-year
A sporting body that marries physical activity and occupational therapy for people with learning disabilities
ETC Sports Surfaces has transformed a muddy Essex car park into a new multi-use games
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Essex County Council (ECC) has published the findings of a consultation that aims to shape
firstsite, a Colchester-based visual arts organisation, has revealed that its new Rafael Viñoly Architects-designed home
Crag Walk in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, is to be officially opened to the public tomorrow (8
Construction work on the new London 2012 mountain bike course at Hadleigh Farm near Benfleet,
Tendring District Council (TDC) has announced the start of construction work on a new £60,000
Work has commenced on a £1.2m access scheme that is designed to help safeguard the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Suffolk-based contractor J Breheny has been selected to deliver a £1.2m project to improve access
Tendring District Council (TDC) has approved plans for a £1.2m access project, which is designed
Plans for a new temporary mountain bike venue on a 550-acre (223-hectare) site owned by
The development of a new multi-million pound sports complex in Basildon, Essex, has reached the
Tendring District Council (TDC) has submitted its bid to extend an Area of Outstanding Natural
The Heritage Lottery Fund has granted £1m to an east of England river valley in
A £1.2m scheme designed to protect a Grade II*-listed tower in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, from the
A full-sized, all-weather synthetic turf football pitch and a multi-use games area (MUGA) have been
Construction work on a new £38m regional sports facility in Basildon, Essex, is scheduled to
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has announced it has appointed the construction company behind the London
An agreement has been signed for the development of a 1.3 million sq ft (120,770sq
Plans for the construction of a new £35m sports and fitness complex in Basildon, Essex,
A new native woodland is set to be created in Essex, after the Woodland Trust
Essex County Council (ECC) has unveiled a £2m funding package to be shared among fourteen
A £1.4m scheme to boost sports participation in Ongar has been given a £200,000 boost
The government has backed an overhaul of the planning process which could save up to
A new 1,500-acre (607-hectare) coastal wildlife habitat is to be established by the Royal Society
Three applications relating to the Basildon Sporting Village project have been granted outline planning permission.
Brentwood Leisure Trust has installed a ZigZag Machine Dance system at Brentwood Leisure Centre thanks
Basildon Council and Basildon Renaissance Partnership are putting together a funding package and planning application
A £2.3m community sports centre has opened to meet the health and fitness needs of
Five lakes Resort in Essex has completed a new 80-bedroom development as part of an
Work has got underway on the South Woodham Ferrers swimming pool project in Chelmsford. The
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Sponsored
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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Opinion
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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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
EGYM press release: Kore Sandwell expands smart fitness offering with EGYM launch at Wednesbury and Tipton Leisure Centres
Kore Sandwell (formerly Sandwell Leisure Trust) is continuing its investment in member health and wellbeing with the installation of EGYM at Wednesbury Leisure Centre and Tipton Leisure Centre, bringing industry-leading smart fitness technology to even mo
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Decathlon UK and Everyone Active announce landmark partnership to make sport more accessible
Decathlon, the world’s largest sports retailer, and Everyone Active, the UK’s leading leisure operator, are proud to announce a new strategic affiliate partnership designed to break down barriers to physical activity.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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