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Sandwell Leisure Trust news

Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) has secured a 10-year contract to run a community wellness hub,
A leisure trust has ensured that all its senior managers are qualified "mental health first
Designs for a world-class aquatics centre have kicked off the race to get Birmingham ready
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
An increase in the number of people attending classes and gyms resulted in Sandwell Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Providing fitness and well-being services for any community must be at the beating heart of
A physical activity initiative to build a lasting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games has
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Speaking at the awards ceremony for the third annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards during
The winners of the Members' Choice Health Club Awards for 2013 were announced last night,
Tipton Leisure Centre has opened its doors to the public, at a formerly vacant site
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new £8m swimming pool and leisure complex in Tipton, Sandwell is set to launch
Ryland Leisure Centre in Bromsgrove is set to receive an upgrade of its fitness facilities.
Image: Work on the complex began in June 2012 The £18m Portway Lifestyle Centre in
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
Image: Work has started at the site of the complex Work has started on the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has launched an initiative, using the new Quest process, empowering staff to
Sandwell's Oldbury Leisure Centre is close its doors to customers in late October ahead of
A new £30.6m wellbeing centre in Leeds and a £15m leisure, health and social care
Sandwell Leisure Trust's Physical Activity Development Officers scooped up the Community Initiative of the Year
The long-term future of The Public arts venue in West Bromwich remains uncertain after the
A 1960s-built pool in Smethwick has received a sea life transformation. Smethwick Swimming Centre now
An initiative designed to improve the health of hard to reach groups in the Black
Sport England has awarded £84,000 to Sandwell Leisure Trust to fund improvements to Haden Hill
The interactive art gallery at The Public in West Bromwich has finally opened. A £3m
Arts Council England (ACE) has agreed to contribute £3m to help safeguard the future of
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has drawn up a new business plan, which it hopes
The fitness suite at Smethwick Swimming Centre in the West Midlands has received an upgrade.
Plans for a £15m health, wellbeing and leisure centre in Sandwell in the West Midlands
Sandwell Leisure Trust has launched a new outreach service to deliver activity sessions at local,
A new £13m social care, health and leisure facility could open in Oldbury, Sandwell as
A new interactive gym is being opened by Sandwell Leisure Trust at Haden Hill Leisure
Sandwell Leisure Trust has taken its Leisure Pass to the streets of Sandwell Borough for
12,300
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Editor's letter
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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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
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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
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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
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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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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Sandwell Leisure Trust news

Sandwell Leisure Trust launched its rebrand to Kore Sandwell on Monday 17 November. The name
Of the 60 companies chosen by the UK government to be vanguard employers in the
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Sandwell Leisure Trust in the UK has teamed up with Stronger Wellness to open a
MyFitApp, a global leader in member mobile apps, has revealed that it has integrated with
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
Sandwell Leisure Trust (SLT) has secured a 10-year contract to run a community wellness hub,
A leisure trust has ensured that all its senior managers are qualified "mental health first
Designs for a world-class aquatics centre have kicked off the race to get Birmingham ready
Jubilee Hall Trust won two accolades at the Sporta UK Awards 2017 during a ceremony
An increase in the number of people attending classes and gyms resulted in Sandwell Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Providing fitness and well-being services for any community must be at the beating heart of
A physical activity initiative to build a lasting legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games has
Birmingham’s Motorcycle Museum was the scene for the glittering Members’ Choice Health Club Awards 2014
Speaking at the awards ceremony for the third annual Members’ Choice Health Club Awards during
The winners of the Members' Choice Health Club Awards for 2013 were announced last night,
Tipton Leisure Centre has opened its doors to the public, at a formerly vacant site
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A new £8m swimming pool and leisure complex in Tipton, Sandwell is set to launch
Ryland Leisure Centre in Bromsgrove is set to receive an upgrade of its fitness facilities.
Image: Work on the complex began in June 2012 The £18m Portway Lifestyle Centre in
Image: The awards are now in their second year The winners of the Members' Choice
Image: Work has started at the site of the complex Work has started on the
Sandwell Leisure Trust has launched an initiative, using the new Quest process, empowering staff to
Sandwell's Oldbury Leisure Centre is close its doors to customers in late October ahead of
A new £30.6m wellbeing centre in Leeds and a £15m leisure, health and social care
Sandwell Leisure Trust's Physical Activity Development Officers scooped up the Community Initiative of the Year
The long-term future of The Public arts venue in West Bromwich remains uncertain after the
A 1960s-built pool in Smethwick has received a sea life transformation. Smethwick Swimming Centre now
An initiative designed to improve the health of hard to reach groups in the Black
Sport England has awarded £84,000 to Sandwell Leisure Trust to fund improvements to Haden Hill
The interactive art gallery at The Public in West Bromwich has finally opened. A £3m
Arts Council England (ACE) has agreed to contribute £3m to help safeguard the future of
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) has drawn up a new business plan, which it hopes
The fitness suite at Smethwick Swimming Centre in the West Midlands has received an upgrade.
Plans for a £15m health, wellbeing and leisure centre in Sandwell in the West Midlands
Sandwell Leisure Trust has launched a new outreach service to deliver activity sessions at local,
A new £13m social care, health and leisure facility could open in Oldbury, Sandwell as
A new interactive gym is being opened by Sandwell Leisure Trust at Haden Hill Leisure
Sandwell Leisure Trust has taken its Leisure Pass to the streets of Sandwell Borough for
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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