Tuesday 9 September 2025 | 4 - 5pm | Online via Zoom - resources now available
Resources from the webinar:
Paul Rutter Service Manager for Leisure Services, and Kirsty Winders from Max Associates, will present on the development of a new Leisure Strategy to shape the future of leisure centres and facilities. The webinar where will share updates on the strategy and findings in your area; this is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions, say what matters most to your community, and help shape the future of leisure in Dorset.
Background
The Leisure Strategy will look at:
- How well current facilities meet future leisure needs
- National and local trends in leisure and wellbeing
- Financial sustainability
- Community access and inclusion.
Dorset Council wants Dorset to be ambitious about leisure – with a long-term plan that supports health, wellbeing, and vibrant communities.
Leisure services across Dorset are delivered in different ways – through the Council, contractors, and charitable trusts. Here’s a snapshot of the facilities they're reviewing:
Purbeck
- Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham (operated by Dorset Council).
East Dorset
- Verwood Hub (operated by Dorset Council)
- Potterne Park, Verwood (outdoor sports facilities)
- Emmanuel School Sports Hall, Verwood (community access)
- Ferndown Leisure Centre (operated by Places Leisure).
North Dorset
- Blandford Leisure Centre (operated by Everyone Active).
West Dorset
- Bridport Leisure Centre (operated by Bridport & West Dorset Sports Trust)
- Dorchester Sports Centre (operated by 1610 Ltd).
Weymouth & Portland
- Weymouth Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre (operated by Everyone Active)
- Redlands Leisure and Community Park (leased to Active Dorset).
