Work started this week on a new leisure centre in North Warwickshire. The £4.2m Coleshill Leisure Centre is the result of a partnership between the borough council and The Coleshill School, which are funding it with the help of England Squash and Racketball.

The centre, which will replace an old swimming pool, will include a four court sports hall, two squash courts, a fitness suite and dance studio.

Mayor of North Warwickshire, Dominic Ferro, says it is exciting to see work start: “The end result will be a much needed facility, which will provide a range of leisure, health and fitness opportunities both for residents and visitors to the town and for the students at the school.”

Wates Construction is building the site, and throughout the works has agreed to involve the school in engagement projects to support their education. The centre is slated to open in the autumn.