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Ali Jawad, who was one of the Queen’s Baton Relay batonbearers in Leeds ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, is pictured with Laura Beardsmore, Nile Wilson and Norman Stephens.
6th March 2026
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Leeds leisure centres join forces with disability fitness app to boost inclusion

Leeds City Council’s leisure centres have joined forces with a pioneering disability fitness app in a new partnership aimed at making exercise and physical activity more inclusive across the city. Active Leeds is working with Accessercise, the first fitness app designed specifically for disabled users, to help ensure more people can access tailored support…
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Active Leeds
27th April 2025
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Reusable Period Products Now Available at Leeds Leisure Centres

Leeds leisure centres are taking an important step towards promoting sustainability and breaking down barriers to physical activity by offering free reusable period products to visitors and staff. Through a partnership between Active Leeds and the period poverty charity Freedom 4 Girls, centres across the city will be distributing a range of sustainable options…
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Neighbourhood Networks
9th February 2025
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Leeds Secures Funding for Vital Neighbourhood Networks to Support Older Residents

Leeds City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its elderly population by securing funding for the vital neighbourhood networks that cater to older residents. These networks, instrumental in connecting and supporting the elderly within their communities, have been a foundational part of Leeds’s social fabric since their inception…
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The new facilities at refurbished Scott Hall Leisure Centre
3rd January 2025
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Ready for the Future: Scott Hall Leisure Centre Unveils Modernized Gym

Scott Hall Leisure Centre has reopened following significant upgrades to its gym facilities. The gym has undergone a complete refurbishment, featuring new flooring, lighting, and decorations. Additionally, Leeds City Council has invested in cutting-edge equipment, including the latest gym machines for comprehensive workouts and a new interactive mini sled track. The revitalized gym is…
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Councillor Helen Hayden and Councillor Salma Arif
30th August 2024
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Leeds City Council Advances Community Football with New Championship-Level Pitches

Construction has begun on two new community football pitches, demonstrating Leeds City Council’s ongoing dedication to enhancing local sports facilities. These full-size grass pitches are being developed on council-owned land at Whinmoor Grange in East Leeds, near the Arium horticultural nursery on Thorner Lane. Built to meet Sport England standards, the pitches will feature…
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Armley Leisure Centre
15th September 2023
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Active Leeds unveil three new state of the art gyms

New state of the art gyms have been unveiled at three popular Active Leeds leisure centres, as part of the council’s ambition to get more people moving. Significant investment has been made into the equipment and wider gym refurbishments at Wetherby, Morley and Armley leisure centres, with the new look gyms now open ahead…
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In Our Shoes
21st July 2023
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New report highlights work ongoing in Leeds to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people’s health and wellbeing

A new report shows how health partners, families and organisations in Leeds are working together to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people’s health and wellbeing. The ‘In Our Shoes’ report by Leeds City Council’s director of public health Victoria Eaton looks in detail at the impact of the…
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City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club
14th July 2023
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City of Leeds Synchro crowned National Champions

The City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club have been crowned national champions for the first time in the club’s history, taking home first place in the Swim England National Combo Cup at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The team event saw 50 swimmers represent the city of Leeds, with the club securing a medal in all…
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Leeds John Charles Centre of Sport
10th February 2023
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Active Leeds introduces low sensory gym sessions

Active Leeds have announced they will be introducing low sensory gym sessions across some of its gyms in Leeds. The sessions are designed to offer a safe and inclusive space for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions. Loud music and bright lights can be a trigger for neurodivergent people, making activity in…
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Dan Goodfellow (Centre) and Jack Lauger (Right) after winning Gold and Bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
4th November 2022
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Success in the water: Leeds City Council’s aquatic training schemes celebrate success on all fronts

Leeds City Council’s aquatic training scheme athletes have had a season to remember, taking home numerous medals across Commonwealth, World, European and junior international competitions. Across the three squads, swimming, synchronised swimming and diving, there has been representation in every major international aquatic competition, with Leeds based athletes also being a dominant force at…
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Active Leeds
21st October 2022
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Active Leeds launches new corporate wellbeing service

Active Leeds has launched a new corporate wellbeing service, in order to support businesses across Leeds create healthier, happier and more resilient workforces. The new corporate wellbeing offer is based on a partnership approach, with Active Leeds utilising its unique position to support businesses to develop strategies, design interventions and deliver projects that can…
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Active Leeds
15th July 2022
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Active Leeds unveils new state of the art gym

A new state of the art gym has been opened at John Charles Leisure Centre, as part of Leeds City Council’s ambition to ‘get more people, more physically active, more often’. Significant investment has been made into new equipment and a wider refurbishment at the centre, with the gym sporting brand new upgraded Technogym…
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Healthy Holidays Scheme
27th May 2022
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Healthy Holidays fund Active Leeds intensive swimming programme

Children across Leeds were invited to attend intensive swimming lessons over the school holidays, in partnership with Healthy Holidays Scheme, Zoggs and the Swimming Teachers Association. Over the course of the week each child was provided swimming equipment and five 45-minute swimming lessons for five days. The scheme was funded by the Department of…
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Active Leeds Leisure Centres
18th February 2022
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Active Leeds unveils two new state of the art gyms

New state of the art gyms have been unveiled at two popular Active Leeds Leisure Centres, as part of Leeds City Council’s ambition to get more people moving. Significant investment has been made into new equipment and wider refurbishments at Pudsey and Garforth Leisure Centres, with just under a million pounds being invested across…
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John Charles Solar Panels
19th November 2021
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Leisure centres across Leeds receive green boost

Leeds City Council leisure and wellbeing centres will soon house some of the greenest gyms and pools in the city, thanks to a more than 10million pounds of investment in low carbon upgrades. With work at several key Active Leeds leisure centres across the city already crossing the finishing line, local residents and leisure…
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