A cafe operator who has run facilities in local leisure centres for a decade is warning that Places Leisure is reviewing the tenancies under the guise of refurbishment, intending to replace independent cafés with chain retailers and vending machines. This threatens local livelihoods and community gathering spaces.
Sarah Olney
Member of Parliament
Leisure centre future uncertain pending council debate
Leisure centre future uncertain pending council debate
Local cafe facing closure threat
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre closure petition
Jenners Cafe facing closure, lease not renewed
A cafe operator who has run facilities in local leisure centres for a decade is warning that Places Leisure is reviewing the tenancies under the guise of refurbishment, intending to replace independent cafés with chain retailers and vending machines. This threatens local livelihoods and community gathering spaces.
Leisure centre future uncertain pending council debate
Leisure centre future uncertain pending council debate
Local cafe facing closure threat
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre closure petition
Jenners Cafe facing closure, lease not renewed