Consultation on leisure centres 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) is proposing to reduce the number of leisure centres across the area and is seeking the views of residents on the plans.

Caerphilly currently operates more leisure centres than any other Local Authority in Wales, with many aging buildings having significant maintenance and running costs.

In 2018, the Council adopted a 10 year Sport and Active Recreation Strategy (SARS) which proposes a reduction in the overall number of facilities, with a focus on 4 strategic leisure centres at Risca, Heolddu, Caerphilly and Newbridge.

On Thursday 16th January, the council’s Cabinet agreed to proceed to consultation on plans which could see the closure of Bedwas Leisure Centre, Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre and New Tredegar Leisure Centre at the end of July 2025.

Cllr Chris Morgan, Cabinet Member for Leisure Services said, “This is the next step in the implementation of our SARS strategy, which has been accelerated by the unprecedented financial challenges facing the council at present.

We need to change the way we deliver our leisure service in future and I’m keen to highlight the huge investment that has been made over recent years in modern, fit for purpose facilities like 3G pitches, MUGAs and other sporting facilities.

If we proceed with our plans to reduce to 4 strategic leisure centres, then almost every community in the county borough will be within a 5-mile travelling distance of one of the 4 strategic sites.

It is important to note that no decisions have been made to date and it is essential that as many people as possible engage and provide feedback to help us shape the way we deliver this key service in future.”

The consultation will run for a period of 7 weeks from Wednesday 22nd January 2025 to Wednesday 12th March 2025.

How can I take part in the consultation?

There are various ways you can have a say.

If you would like to share your views, please complete the online survey or print the survey and return it in the post to: Caerphilly County Borough Council, Engagement Team, Penallta House, Tredomen Park, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed. CF82 7PG.

For help completing the survey or to request alternative formats, please contact the team: publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk or by calling 01443 864380.   

Call in for a chat at one of the following informal drop-in sessions:  

Residents who have any specific requirements such as access, hearing loop, require translation facilities or wish to use the Welsh language at any of the events are asked to contact the team at publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk or by calling 01443 864380.  

Request to join one of our online sessions by emailing publicengagement@caerphilly.gov.uk or by calling 01443 864380: 

What will you do with people’s views?

The consultation findings will be reported to Cabinet for a decision. A copy of the feedback report will be available on the Caerphilly Conversation page once the consultation has concluded and analysis of responses completed.