Operator confirms reopening day of leisure centre

The new operator of a popular leisure centre has confirmed its reopening date.

The Sovereign Centre was managed by Eastbourne Borough Council but due to costs, the local authority closed some facilities in the leisure centre while it looked for a new operator.

The leisure centre is now under the management of Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) and says it aims to re-open the Fun Pool on 5 April and has plans for an Opening Weekend event before the Easter school holidays.

A spokesperson for GLL said: "Over the next three years we will invest a minimum of £1 million in collaboration with Eastbourne Borough Council."

The said: "The majority of this will be spent on maintaining and upgrading crucial plant and equipment and on structural issues.

"We'll also be restoring areas such as the gym and reception."

GLL will also host a number of community engagement sessions this month to discuss its plans for the Sovereign Centre.

It adds it will roll out several new offers including membership discounts for concession, junior and senior members, a 10% discount for Eastbourne residents on activity prices and financial and in-kind support to local athletes.

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