Alive Lynnsport in King’s Lynn is in the running to be crowned regional public leisure centre of the year in an awards scheme recognising excellence in the fitness and activity sector.
The leisure centre, run by the Borough Council’s leisure service Alive West Norfolk, is one of just six finalists shortlisted in the East Anglia and Midlands region for the 2025 ukactive Awards.
This exciting news comes as the council is seeking people’s views on a proposed major modernisation and expansion of facilities at Lynnsport, incorporating a brand new swimming pool to replace the ageing St James.
Councillor Simon Ring, Deputy Council Leader, said: “Lynnsport is our flagship leisure hub for King’s Lynn, there to help more people lead healthy, active lifestyles, and I’m pleased it’s so well used by many individuals, groups, classes, schools and partners.
“This award shortlisting is a credit to our whole team at Lynnsport and reflects just how well they manage the centre, week-in-week-out, to deliver the best possible health and wellbeing opportunities and outcomes for our communities.
“With the potential of a once-in-a-generation investment to expand and modernise Lynnsport’s facilities, these are exciting times. If you haven’t yet looked at our vision for Lynnsport then please check out the plans, share your views in our survey or come along to one of the informal drop-in sessions.”
Siobhán Cleeve, Head of Leisure at Alive West Norfolk, added: “The team is hugely proud to be shortlisted and everyone has played a part in this success and recognition. As a public centre, we are always trying to connect with our communities and extend our health and wellness services and facilities to as many people as possible.
“We are potentially at the start of a new chapter for Lynnsport and it is especially exciting for the team to be recognised in this way as we talk with our users and wider community about plans for the future. We’re keeping fingers crossed for the awards ceremony on 30 October.”
Find out more about the proposed upgrade and complete the survey until Sunday 21 September at www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/consultations
If you don’t have online access, you are welcome to use the public-access PCs at King’s Court reception and local libraries, or call Customer Services on 01553 616200 for a paper copy of the survey form. Paper copies of the plans and survey form are also available at both Lynnsport and St James Swimming Pool.
Public drop-in sessions are taking place on Tuesday, 16 September, 11am-1pm and 4pm-6 pm, at St James Swimming Pool; and Wednesday 17 September, 11am-1pm & 4pm-6pm, at Lynnsport.
