Leisure centre price hikes on the way
Summary
Freedom Leisure has proposed an average 5.3% fee increase at three Worcester sports and leisure sites from January, citing higher energy and staffing costs. Worcester City Council is expected to decide on the proposal on 24 November, after committee discussions.Key Facts
- An adult swim at Perdiswell Leisure Centre could rise from £7.30 to £7.80, a 6.8% increase.
- Fitness classes could cost £9.50, up 5.6%, and annual memberships would increase by 4.9%.
- Hiring Perdiswell’s artificial pitch could cost 10% more than its current £44 per hour.
- The proposed increases would also apply at St John’s Sports Centre and Nunnery Wood Sports Complex.
- A council report said energy costs had more than doubled in recent years despite efforts to reduce consumption.
- Freedom Leisure said gas prices had risen by more than 50% over the second half of the year and minimum wages were also increasing.
- The proposed average fee increase of 5.3% is above the article’s reported UK inflation rate of 3.6%.
- The council’s final decision is expected on 24 November, following discussions at two committees.
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