Lichfield Live Open Search Task group “disappointed” some proposed facilities had to be cut from plans for new Lichfield leisure centre, councillor says
Share this:
Members of a task group looking at plans for a new Lichfield leisure centre were “disappointed” that some facilities had to be cut from the proposals, a councillor has said.
A plan of the new leisure centre layout at Stychbrook Park
Lichfield District Council is hoping to build a long term replacement for Friary Grange Leisure Centre on Stychbrook Park.
The £12million scheme would include a swimming pool, 3G pitch and fitness suites.
But Cllr Liz Little, cabinet member for major projects and economic development, said some compromises had been made to keep costs under control.
Lichfield Live Open Search Councillor says masterplan means rejuvenation of Lichfield city centre will be “ahead of the curve”, despite demise of big name retailers
Share this:
Work on a masterplan for Lichfield means rejuvenation of the city centre will be ahead of the curve despite the demise of big name retailers, a councillor has said.
An artist’s impression of the city centre masterplan
Doubts over the future of brands such as Debenhams and those in the Arcadia Group such as Dorothy Perkins have caused uncertainty in towns and cities across the UK.
But responding to a question from Cllr Colin Ball on how the potential loss of big name high street brands would impact on the city, Lichfield District Council’s cabinet member for major projects and economic development, Cllr Liz Little, said the masterplan would create a versatile city centre.