Issue 1311 Thursday 29 February 2024

A Decade of Resilience: The Triumph of Stocksbridge Community Leisure Centre

Ten years ago, the town of Stocksbridge stood on the brink of losing its heartbeat—the beloved Community Leisure Centre. Sheffield City Council's stark declaration reverberated through the community: "Your Leisure Centre will have to close... you are costing the taxpayer £400,000 per year." But in the face of adversity, Stocksbridge rallied, refusing to surrender its only haven for recreation and camaraderie.