Leisure Hub plans for West Park

Exciting plans for a Leisure Hub at West Park in Long Eaton look set to benefit residents and provide employment opportunities.

The project forms part of the Long Eaton Town Deal which will see up to £25 million of Government funding invested into the town, with a total of seven projects under consideration. 

The plans for the park, which is on the edge of the town centre and located off Wilsthorpe Road, are in two parts. The first would see a stunning waterfront alongside the Erewash Canal, including an area for seating to enjoy the park and the canal as well as a facilities for refreshments and to launch small water-craft. The second part of the project includes an improved events space, which will allow for a wider variety of events, with increased car parking and installation of utilities, to help encourage more people to visit the park more often. 

On Tuesday 6th September 2022, the Council Executive considered the report for the West Park Leisure Hub, due to be presented to the Town Board next month for endorsement prior to submission to 
Government.

Richard Ledger, Chairman of the Long Eaton Town Board, said: “These projects may still be in the early stages but when they come to fruition they will provide improved leisure and recreation facilities for residents. The leisure hub would also attract more visitors to the park and the town as a whole. This is just one part of the exiting proposals for the Long Eaton Town Deal and we look forward to making improvements to the town that can be enjoyed by everyone.”  

More information can be found at www.longeatontowndeal.org

As the projects move forward they are subject to change, taking account of external factors that are beyond the control of the Long Eaton Town Board.