A newly refurbished gym at Jubilee High School in Addlestone has reopened, providing improved fitness facilities for pupils and the wider community.
The facility, which is operated by Lifestyle Fitness in partnership with Bourne Education Trust, has benefited from significant investment to bring it back into use following the closure of the previous gym in July 2025.
Runnymede Borough Council has worked closely with Bourne Education Trust to secure a sustainable future for the facility, which was originally developed with Council funding and opened in 2006.
Following the closure, the Council worked with the Trust to find a solution that would allow the building to continue providing leisure opportunities while supporting the school's educational needs.
In July 2026, proposals were brought forward for the Council to return the facility to Bourne Education Trust, alongside a £100,000 contribution towards essential refurbishment works. The plans also included further investment from the new leisure operator to modernise the gym and exercise facilities.
The refurbished facility will support physical education and wellbeing opportunities for Jubilee High School pupils, while providing local residents with access to fitness facilities outside school hours.
Cllr Robert King, Co-Leader of Runnymede Borough Council, said:
“When the previous operator withdrew from this site in 2025, our priority as an administration was to get this facility back into community use as quickly as possible. It was built to provide local leisure and wellbeing services, and it's vital for residents of all ages, particularly younger people and older adults who rely on it most.
“While this has taken considerable time due to the complex history of the site, I’m pleased that our collective work with the Bourne Education Trust has delivered a sustainable new operator in Lifestyle Fitness, backed by significant investment.”
Cllr Don Whyte, Co-Leader of Runnymede Borough Council, added:
“It's fantastic to see this much improved facility brought back to life and ready to welcome the local community once again.
“Having access to good-quality leisure facilities close to home makes a real difference to people's health and wellbeing. We're pleased to have worked with our partners to make this possible and look forward to seeing residents of all ages making the most of what's on offer for many years to come.”
The reopening represents a positive outcome for the school and local community, helping to ensure that the building continues to provide opportunities for people to stay active for years to come.
For more information about the gym and its facilities, visit Lifestyle Fitness.
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