Trowbridge area residents asked to share their views on future leisure provision in the town

Trowbridge area residents are being asked to give their views on leisure activities to help shape plans for future provision in the town.

Wiltshire Council has launched the survey to find out people's views on physical activity and what factors are necessary to create a good leisure offer.

The council is poised to invest around £25m over the next few years in leisure provision that supports the Trowbridge community for the long term. The funding was agreed in the budget in February as part of the council's business plan commitment to ensure Wiltshire is a place where people are active in vibrant, well-connected communities.

A key stage of the process is getting feedback from the public, and people are being asked to complete the survey to provide an understanding of the current leisure needs and priorities of the community.

The council has appointed Max Associates to carry out the work, which involves engaging with a range of stakeholders and reviewing data to ensure that the final plan put forward is the right one for the community and will be sustainable over the long-term.

People can access the survey (opens new window), which will be available until Sunday 18 September 2022.

Once the engagement work is complete, the council will look at the viable options for possible locations for new provision. A number of factors will be considered throughout the entire process, including the impact on public health; the local economy; community; environment; and financial sustainability.

Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said: "We are planning a significant investment in leisure provision in Trowbridge and we want to get this right for the local community. It's really important we hear people's views and I would urge all Trowbridge area residents to complete this survey, whether you currently use leisure services or never use them. The more people who complete the survey, the more we can ensure future provision is right for the community, and will have a long-lasting, positive impact, providing health, social and economic benefits for the town."