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# New Lichfield leisure centre could move a step closer as councillors decide whether to approve £10million funding plan
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/new-lichfield-leisure-centre-could-move-a-step-closer-as-councillors-decide-whether-to-approve-10million-funding-plan/
- Published: 2023-02-28T08:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-02-27T10:47:22.000Z
- Description: A new leisure centre in Lichfield could move a step closer when a decision on plans to commit £10million of funding is made by councillors.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

A new leisure centre in Lichfield could move a step closer when a decision on plans to commit £10million of funding to the project is made by councillors.

The new facility at Stychbrook Park will be the replacement for Friary Grange Leisure Centre.

Lichfield District Council’s cabinet was told last week that should the proposals to spend £10million on the scheme get the green light at a full meeting of the local authority this evening (28th February) then the new facility would open in December 2024.

Cllr Doug Pullen, leader of the council, said:

> “We know good, modern leisure facilities are very important to residents and benefit fitness and good mental health.  
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> “We are therefore committed to delivering a new leisure centre for the district.”  
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> Cllr Doug Pullen, Lichfield District Council

The new leisure centre will feature a swimming pool, spin studio and gym.

However, there has been criticism over the lack of a sports hall in the plans, which are based on another facility currently under construction in Essex.

But Cllr Andy Smith, cabinet member for leisure, [said provision elsewhere meant such a multi-use hall was not a priority](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/existing-provision-means-sports-hall-is-not-a-priority-for-new-lichfield-leisure-centre-councillor-says/) for the new development.

> “Friary Grange Leisure Centre will be handed back to the school and they will still be operating the sports hall and that will be open to the public.  
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> “In addition, King Edward VI School’s sports hall is also open to the public, so the provision \[for such facilities\] is most definitely there already.  
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> “We need to be realistic. This is a big chunk of money for a district council to find so we’ve prioritised on the biggest need which is the swimming provision that doesn’t exist elsewhere in the city.  
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> “We will monitor sports hall and squash court usage. Because of the modular design, when more funding becomes available then we can add those on as needed.”  
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> Cllr Andy Smith, Lichfield District Council