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# Reform councillor says new Lichfield leisure centre will create a bright future for local residents
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/new-reform-councillor-says-new-lichfield-leisure-centre-will-create-a-bright-future-for-local-residents/
- Published: 2025-05-09T06:04:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-09T07:53:08.000Z
- Description: A newly-elected member of Lichfield City Council says a new leisure centre will create a bright future for the area.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:49, News

A NEWLY-ELECTED member of Lichfield City Council says a new leisure centre will create a bright future for the area.

John Madden won the Curborough seat at a by-election after it was vacated by Lichfield’s Labour MP Dave Robertson.

He becomes the second Reform UK councillor on Lichfield City Council after [Dean Robertson won in Stowe ward earlier this year](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/reform-uk-candidate-wins-lichfield-city-council-by-election/).

Cllr Madden said the development of the new leisure centre at Stychbrook Park showed that Curborough ward had a bright future.

He said:

> “I’m incredibly proud to support the development of the brand new Stychbrook Park Leisure Centre on Curborough Road which is set to open in December 2025.  
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> “This isn’t just a leisure centre – it’s an investment in the health, happiness and future of our community.  
>  
> “From a full-size swimming pool and modern gym to outdoor pitches and space for classes and clubs, this new facility will offer something for everyone.  
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> “This project has been driven by local voices and local needs – and as a newly-elected city councillor, I’ll continue to back plans like this that put Curborough first.  
>  
> “The future’s looking bright in Curborough.”

Lichfield District Council is developing the new leisure centre at Stychbrook Park as the long-term replacement for Friary Grange Leisure Centre.