Plan to build sports centre is unveiled

COUNCIL plans to build a new leisure centre to serve Dewsbury and North Kirklees have just been revealed - and are set to get the green light next week.

- By ABIGAIL MARLOW

The new centre would replace Dewsbury Sports Centre (DSC) which first closed its doors in 2023 when potentially dangerous Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was found on site. DSC was later earmarked for permanent closure, with the final decision being made by cabinet in November, despite major backlash.

At next week’s Cabinet meeting (October 21), councillors will consider a landmark report on physical activity in North Kirklees. The report follows a major consultation focused in Dewsbury and Batley over the summer - which asked residents about how they try to keep active and the barriers that prevent them from staying healthy.

Cabinet members will consider the results of this engagement and will be asked to agree a recommendation to build a new leisure facility to serve the Dewsbury and North Kirklees area.