Southampton City Council are aware that, as of 2 April 2025, Active Nation UK Limited will cease trading.
To ensure the least amount of disruption, they are working with their main contractor, Places Leisure, to ensure that all memberships, bookings, and staff will be transferred to Places Leisure effective from 3 April 2025.
THe Council say this transition will be managed carefully and professionally, with a priority on continuity of service wherever possible and minimal disruption.
This affects the following leisure facilities in Southampton:
- Alpine Snowsports Southampton
- Bitterne Leisure Centre
- Chamberlayne Leisure Centre
- The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex
- Southampton Water Activities Centre
- The Outdoor Sports Centre
- Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre
Along with bookings of sports pitches and facilities at the following:
- Riverside Park
- Outdoor Sports Centre
- Millbrook Recreation Ground
- Green Park
- Veracity Recreation Ground
- Mayfield Recreation Ground
- Lordshill Recreation Ground
The Council's team is working closely with Places Leisure to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. The Council say they appreciate people's patience and understanding during this challenging time, and will do all they can to minimise any service disruption.
Their priority will be to ensure the sites remain open and that staff are supported through this difficult time.
Councillor Lorna Fielker, Leader of Southampton City Council, said:
“Southampton City Council is working closely with Places Leisure, our leisure services provider, to ensure that residents can continue to enjoy our leisure facilities, as our sub-contractor, Active Nation, has ceased trading. Due to the contract that we have in place, we anticipate residents and members will still be able to access our leisure facilities across the city.
I appreciate that this will be a difficult time for staff and have been assured that they will be offered appropriate support during this transition period. I would like to thank them for their continued dedication and support to our residents.”
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