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approves news

The Bristol City Council will consider plans on 16 January for supermarket giant Sainsbury’s to
Northern Ireland environment minister Alex Attwood has approved planning permission for the £360m Royal Exchange
Cricket Australia has approved the "biggest change in Australian cricket governance" after voting to replace
Walsall Council has agreed a number of recommendations for the town's New Art Gallery (NAG),
The European Commission has approved funding towards a EUR2.2m (US$2.7m, £1.7m) project to further integrate
Aberdeen City Council (ACC) has approved plans to install solar panels on the roofs of
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has backed plans for an "ambitious" £1.3m revamp of Ruthin Leisure
Image: A 40-acre site is set to be transformed The former UK headquarters of camera
Image: A linear park will run through the market site Wandsworth Council has approved plans
Image: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's entrance The University of Southern California (USC) is to take
Image: The i360 may now be complete in two years The development of Brighton's new
Plans for the development of the "first new West End theatre in more than a
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Newham Council has backed plans to invest up to £40m towards the post-Games adaptation of
Royal Mail's South London Mail Centre, which is to close following an operational review, is
Coventry City Council (CCC) is to close a leisure centre after approving plans to create
The first stretch of the England Coastal Path has been approved at Weymouth Bay, which
San Francisco 49ers is to receive a USD200m (GBP126m, EUR152m) G-4 loan from National Football
Wandsworth Council has approved plans for a mixed-use development in south London's Nine Elms regeneration
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
A £2.5m combined sports and learning difficulties facility will be built at Worle Community School
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced that it has decided to pursue a "stand-by-stand" redevelopment
Crawley Town Football Club (CTFC) has announced plans to build a new East Stand at
Plymouth City Council's (PCC) cabinet and full council have approved a plan to acquire the
Developers behind the proposed £50m Leisuredome complex in Weston-super-Mare have welcomed the government's decision to
Coventry City Council's (CCC) planning committee has approved Barberry Developments' bid to transform a former
A new UK carbon accreditation scheme, which will allow firms to outline woodland creation projects
North Somerset Council (NSC) has backed plans for the £50m Leisuredome development, which will be
A private leisure and spa facility is to be developed as part of a residential-led
Funding has been approved for the development of new Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special
A request from operator Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) to close three leisure venues in the
Aberdeen Football Club's (AFC) plans for a new 21,000-seat stadium on land near Loirston Loch
Swansea's Cwmdonkin Park could benefit from a major restoration project with the help of Heritage
NHS Warrington's board has approved a multi-million pound contribution towards part of the £30m Orford
Redditch Borough Council (RBC) is to proceed with plans to reuse energy from the town's
A proposed new £10.9m leisure centre at Rankin Park, Greenock, has been shelved after the
East Dumbartonshire Council (EDC) has approved plans for the creation of a new trust to
A restriction in off-sale promotions and a ban on 'quantity discounts' are to be introduced
A temporary water polo arena, which will be used during the London 2012 Games, has
A proposed merger between British Airways (BA) and Iberia has been given the green light,
Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) has approved a new management strategy that has been drawn up
Plans for the closure of a residential outdoor activity centre in Llangollen, North Wales, and
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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HCM magazine
Interview
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Research
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates

approves news

The Bristol City Council will consider plans on 16 January for supermarket giant Sainsbury’s to
Northern Ireland environment minister Alex Attwood has approved planning permission for the £360m Royal Exchange
Cricket Australia has approved the "biggest change in Australian cricket governance" after voting to replace
Walsall Council has agreed a number of recommendations for the town's New Art Gallery (NAG),
The European Commission has approved funding towards a EUR2.2m (US$2.7m, £1.7m) project to further integrate
Aberdeen City Council (ACC) has approved plans to install solar panels on the roofs of
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has backed plans for an "ambitious" £1.3m revamp of Ruthin Leisure
Image: A 40-acre site is set to be transformed The former UK headquarters of camera
Image: A linear park will run through the market site Wandsworth Council has approved plans
Image: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum's entrance The University of Southern California (USC) is to take
Image: The i360 may now be complete in two years The development of Brighton's new
Plans for the development of the "first new West End theatre in more than a
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Newham Council has backed plans to invest up to £40m towards the post-Games adaptation of
Royal Mail's South London Mail Centre, which is to close following an operational review, is
Coventry City Council (CCC) is to close a leisure centre after approving plans to create
The first stretch of the England Coastal Path has been approved at Weymouth Bay, which
San Francisco 49ers is to receive a USD200m (GBP126m, EUR152m) G-4 loan from National Football
Wandsworth Council has approved plans for a mixed-use development in south London's Nine Elms regeneration
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
A £2.5m combined sports and learning difficulties facility will be built at Worle Community School
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced that it has decided to pursue a "stand-by-stand" redevelopment
Crawley Town Football Club (CTFC) has announced plans to build a new East Stand at
Plymouth City Council's (PCC) cabinet and full council have approved a plan to acquire the
Developers behind the proposed £50m Leisuredome complex in Weston-super-Mare have welcomed the government's decision to
Coventry City Council's (CCC) planning committee has approved Barberry Developments' bid to transform a former
A new UK carbon accreditation scheme, which will allow firms to outline woodland creation projects
North Somerset Council (NSC) has backed plans for the £50m Leisuredome development, which will be
A private leisure and spa facility is to be developed as part of a residential-led
Funding has been approved for the development of new Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special
A request from operator Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) to close three leisure venues in the
Aberdeen Football Club's (AFC) plans for a new 21,000-seat stadium on land near Loirston Loch
Swansea's Cwmdonkin Park could benefit from a major restoration project with the help of Heritage
NHS Warrington's board has approved a multi-million pound contribution towards part of the £30m Orford
Redditch Borough Council (RBC) is to proceed with plans to reuse energy from the town's
A proposed new £10.9m leisure centre at Rankin Park, Greenock, has been shelved after the
East Dumbartonshire Council (EDC) has approved plans for the creation of a new trust to
A restriction in off-sale promotions and a ban on 'quantity discounts' are to be introduced
A temporary water polo arena, which will be used during the London 2012 Games, has
A proposed merger between British Airways (BA) and Iberia has been given the green light,
Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) has approved a new management strategy that has been drawn up
Plans for the closure of a residential outdoor activity centre in Llangollen, North Wales, and
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
When it was founded, Snap Fitness was ground-breaking, but by 2020 the industry had evolved, but the brand hadn’t
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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