The move sees a £2.7million investment into the site with a five-year repair programme to improve the 1975 centre. Initially the funding will pay for brickwork repairs, roofing, decoration, doors, flooring, air conditioning upgrades, lighting, and the external toilet block at the leisure centre. 

However, when the centre reopens it doors on Saturday 9 November 2024, one of the big changes will be a new, improved café. Alongside a new look, the café will have a new menu packed with healthy, locally sourced food. Homemade cakes and treats will also be on offer alongside barista-style coffees and a range of teas. 

Community Services and Licensing Committee Chair Beki Aldam said the changes are a long-time coming:

“These plans have been carefully drawn up to make sure that people living in one part of our district received the same great services as people living in other parts. If you live in the Dursley area but work in Stroud, you now have the option where you use the gym, pool or take a class. 

“This is just the first phase in an ambitious programme, and we can’t wait to hear what is next.”