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Fit4less Canterbury opened in a 4,000sq The gym contains 50 sta- ft (372sq m) venue on Lower Bridge Street tions of equipment supplied in 2009, but has moved to an 8,000sq ft by Life Fitness, while the new (743sq m) site in the St George’s Centre. facilities also include a group The relocation comes after the health club exercise studio and refur- reached its maximum capacity for member- bished dry changing areas. ship in March this year, with demand for Fusion Lifestyle has been new memberships still being received. leading the project after Read more: http://lei.sr?a=L6M4u securing a 50-year lease from Wycombe District Council. The new fitness suite overlooks the restored outdoor swimming facility The opening of the fitness (%*dIlk_`e]XZ`c`kp facilities marked the second phase of work. Fusion Lifestyle director of business devel- i\]liY`j_d\ekXggifm\[ The venue’s outdoor pool received more than opment Tim Mills said: “This has been a major £1m worth of investment and is already open, development for Fusion and to see the new Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has while there are plans to transform three out- gym and studios open is very rewarding.” backed plans for an “ambitious” £1.3m door tennis courts into all-weather pitches. Details: http://lei.sr?a=x4w6i revamp of Ruthin Leisure Centre, which is to be managed by Alliance Leisure. Among the improvements to be carried :fddfen\Xck_^fc[d\[Xcc`jkfg\ejYfo`e^^pd out is the provision of a new-look gym housing Technogym equipment Former Commonwealth Games gold medalist over a six-month period, with the building DCC cabinet lead member with respon- boxer Jamie Arthur and his wife Karen have now housing Arthur’s Gym. sibility for leisure Huw Jones said “This transformed a South Wales community space Working together with supplier Jordan development will give people access to far into a training space and health club. Fitness, the new fitness club places a heavy better facilities, as well as encouraging more A derelict bingo hut in Rhydyfelin, near emphasis on boxing and boxing training. people to take part in regular exercise.” Pontypridd has been transformed by the pair Read more: http://lei.sr?a=i0Z7x Details: http://lei.sr?a=b7X8i :P9 GG8:fe]\i\eZ\kfkXb\gcXZ\XkC@N)'() K_\LBËjY`^^\jkXe[Y\jk ^pd]fik_i\\[Xpjf]k_\p\Xi For three days in September, LIW is one of the UK’s biggest and most diverse gyms encouraging health and fi tness profession- als to ‘have a go’ at a huge variety of new equipment and training techniques. Th e Group Exercise Arena, sponsored by Les Mills will host live demos of the hottest training and fi tness methods on the UK fi t- ness scene ensuring that visiting operators are up-to-date with what makes their mem- bers and clients tick. Th e Pley Providers Association Conference will be held at the Drayton Manor theme park in Tamworth Th e Play Providers Association (PPA) will hold Th e conference line up, which is aimed at Flk[ffi=`ke\jj18^ifn`e^ the Play Providers Conference 2012 at LIW this indoor play and other attractions owners and fggfikle`kp]fic\`jli\ September, with the ASPIRE awards taking managers, also includes a return for Tim Fearon place at the newly re-opened Drayton Manor of the Extraordinary Coaching Company and a LIW has commissioned Leisure-net Hotel complex in Tamworth. session highlighting the health benefi ts of play Solutions to produce a market intelli- WDD Online’s Scott Brown, is to deliver a in children, based on results of research with gence report into the rapidly expanding and keynote session entitled “Magic of the Mouse: York St John’s University. popular outdoor fi tness sector. Bringing the Florida theme park experience Speaking about the programme, PPA chair Th e report will be outlined as part of the to your guests” where attendees will discover Janice Dunphy commented: “We are delighted Educations Village programme at LIW 2012 what one of the world’s favourite theme parks to be working in partnership with LIW to bring and will be made available for download to can teach you about creating success, embrac- Scott Brown back to the UK this September. visitors aft er the event has taken place. ing change, leading your team and growing your “Th e sessions promise to provide PPA mem- With research questions targeted at business. Scott is an entertaining speaker with a bers with inspirational leadership training both consumer and trade representatives, sound knowledge of this sector. relevant to our sector.” the report will analyse the size, growth and potential of the market as well as providing insight into the motivations of outdoor fi tness participants. Glcj\=`ke\jjj\kkflem\`ce\nZ`iZl`kiXe^\kffg\iXkfij Th ree key industry players will also be represented with in depth case studies into At LIW 2012, Pulse Fitness is set to demon- the business practices and successes of some strate its exciting new circuit range off ering of the leaders in the outdoor fi tness fi eld. operators the chance to try out a safe and comfortable strength training activity with the experts from Pulse on hand to answer any JK8ËjJ_ifgj_`i\ questions visitors may have. The showcase is to include pieces from Jn`d8ZX[\dp eight key machines, each specifi cally target- The Swimming Teachers’ Association ing a key muscle group, positioned in a semi (STA) will be presenting a case study circle so users seamlessly move from machine during LIW 2012 which will outline the to machine to achieve a total body workout. association’s work with Shropshire Council Th e design and function of the equipment to draw up a unique joint venture project: makes it an ideal introductory exercise method the Shropshire Swim Academy, the fi rst of to increase physical strength. its kind in the country. Th e hydraulic cylinder design provides a Th is groundbreaking project saw STA soft er, smoother workout thus reducing stress and Shropshire Council work together as on joints and connective tissues. It’s also easy partners to deliver this innovative acad- to use and can be made fun with the use of emy programme, which was later rolled lights and music; making it perfect for key user out across all of the local authority-run groups such as children, medical rehabilita- leisure centres in the county. tion, seniors and ladies. Th e showcase will include eight pieces of equipment - I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 Where innovation meets inspiration... Join us at the UK’s leading event dedicated to the entire out of home leisure industry. Source the latest products and services to hit the market, meet with over 300 exhibitors, experience live demos, expand your business knowledge and be inspired by our top quality FREE seminar programme. Register today for FREE entry at liw.co.uk KFLI@JD @eYfle[Ô^li\jÊj_fngifd`j\Ë New inbound tourism fig- ures from the International Passenger Survey (IPS) “show promise at a key time” for the sector, according to national tourism agency VisitBritain. c\`jli\d\[`X During the year to May image: kamira/shutterstock.com 2012, the total number of vis- its was up 3 per cent to 31.3 JKL;@F million on 2011 – 12.3 million of which were holiday visits. Visitor spend for the period grew 6 per cent to £18.2bn and @e[ljkip$c\X[`e^ VisitBritain said the growth shows the international dXib\k`e^Xe[ GREAT marketing campaign The number of overseas residents visiting the UK has grown 3 per cent is proving successful. [\j`^ej\im`Z\j Despite the encouraging figures, VisitBritain complacency. The real challenge comes after. chair Christopher Rodrigues said there was no “VisitBritain and its partners will roll out room for complacency and said the agency of the next phase of the GREAT campaign N`k_dfi\k_Xe*'p\XijË would continue its work after London 2012. immediately after the Games to ensure that the \og\i`\eZ\#c\`jli\d\[`X Rodrigues said: “The Games provide a unprecedented coverage of Britain during the wonderful platform, but tourism is a fiercely Games is converted into increased visitors.” jkl[`fn`ccnfibn`k_pfl competitive business and there is no room for Details: http://lei.sr?a=G9w1N kfZi\Xk\Y\jgfb\gi`ek Xe[n\Yjfclk`fejkf I\mXdg]fiZflekpYfle[Xipj`^ejle[\ie\ngcXej gfn\ipflidXib\k`e^ Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced North Yorkshire – will benefit from the intro- ◗ details of a pilot initiative to overhaul county duction of “colourful and striking” signage. N\Y[\j`^e boundary signs as part of wider efforts to boost The £2m pilot is being run by the Department ◗ UK tourism following the 2012 Games. for Culture, Media and Sport in collaboration / I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 Emerging Global Spa Trends image: hilton hotels and resorts – the hospitality operator’s comprehensive new Hilton 3D Design Blue Paper – contains insights Rendering from industry experts and the founders of product brands. Lockers The report identifies spa- Locking Systems goers and behaviour based on Cubicles generation, as well as discuss- Washrooms ing the “increasingly savvy Hilton Hotels and Resorts is rolling out its eforea spa concept globally modern spa guest” who is more aware of treatments and products. – to provide a turnkey spa solution for owners, Meanwhile, the research has highlighted an with Qatar and China among the nine loca- increasing importance of men to the spa indus- tions in which it already has a presence. try and how successful facilities should tailor To read more from Hilton’s global spa team services to the male audience. about the eforea rollout, see Spa Business 2011 The hotel operator is in the process of rolling Issue 3, p28: http://lei.sr?a=j9l4H out its own spa concept – eforea: spa at Hilton Read more: http://lei.sr?a=2T1t8 :_Xdge\pj\ogXe[jd\[`ZXcj\im`Z\j Champneys has expanded the medical services on offer at its luxury spa resort in Tring, Hertfordshire, in a bid to com- plement its existing health and wellbeing provision. The services are based on the concept that prevention is crucial to staying fit, with guests able to meet with a variety of professionals cov- ering all aspects of health. Champneys has introduced the WellWoman and Wellman screening programmes to provide a full MOT, which Champneys’ spa resort in Tring offers a variety of health professionals includes blood tests and heart and lung function tests. The Healthy Heart Programme offers one-off Meanwhile, Tring Medical Centre now offers heart check-ups or an extensive rehabilitation Safe Space Lockers Ltd services including injury and pain manage- and prevention scheme run by heartsmartUK’s ment; weight management and detox; and the multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Healthy Heart Programme. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=g0F0O Please call :\ek\iGXiZjcXleZ_\j8hlXJXeXjgXgif[lZkiXe^\ 0870 990 7989 Holiday park operator Center Parcs has Aqua Sana brand and include a body wash, for more details launched its own bespoke spa products range – body scrub, shampoo and conditioner. E: [email protected] Aqua Sana – for use across its UK spa estate. The range is inspired by nature and has been www.safespacelockers.co.uk The new range of products, which will be specially formulated and combined with a sub- sold as retail products for guests to take home, tle signature fragrance. have been branded after Center Parcs’ own Read more: http://lei.sr?a=g7m8C :P9 guin pool – one of the largest in Europe – is Exhibition Road project. image (c) amanda levete architects around 60 years old and will now undergo Amanda Levete Architects a major programme of modernisation. (ALA) were appointed in 2011 Plans include a complete visual make- to work on the scheme, which over with interactive elements, slides and will deliver a new purpose- diving boards, as well as enhanced inter- built underground gallery and pretation and new viewpoints. the opening up of a previously Details: http://lei.sr?a=m0O5Y inaccessible back-of-house space to provide a new open courtyard for installation, events and a café. ALA were selected to design the Exhibition Road project in March 2011 The V&A has now raised £25m towards the total cost of the Exhibition will provide us with facilities to welcome more Road project, which is due for completion in residents and visitors than ever before.” late 2015 and will open to the public in 2016. ALA principal Amanda Levete added: “We’re Sir Paul Ruddock, chair of the V&A board of re-imagining the dialogue between the V&A trustees, said: “Not only will the development and Exhibition Road and creating a new public continue to improve the presence of Exhibition space in the cultural heart of London.” Road as an international cultural hub but it Details: http://lei.sr?a=t0H5b One of the museum’s new interactive experiences E\nDXeZ_\jk\i_fd\]fi Jk=X^Xejdlj\ldi\Z\`m\j((%,d]le[`e^ EXk`feXc=ffkYXccDlj\ld The Heritage Lottery Fund The National Football Museum – an attrac- (HLF) has made its largest tion exploring Britain’s cultural heritage ever funding award in Wales through football – has opened at its new – an £11.5m grant towards the home at Manchester’s Urbis building. redevelopment of St Fagans: Formerly located at Preston’s Deepdale National History Museum. stadium, the new destination in the centre Creu Hanes-Making of Manchester took two years to create and History is designed to build aims to provide a “unique experience”. on the popularity of the open- Mather and Co and Patton Heritage air museum near Cardiff, worked on the new museum, which enables which first opened in 1948 visitors to enter through a tunnel and turn- and explores human life over style to the cheers of a crowd. more than 200,000 years. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=K6g8p Amgueddfa Cymru- National Museum Wales is planning a £25m overhaul of St Fagans is to undergo an extensive £25m transformation programme <;= (' I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 ! " # $ $ % &$$' &$( $ )#*# $$ # $ ## & $ #*& #$' **#$+! +$* )#*# %*# '#* %, !"# $%!" & #'( ++% * %# -)$ . /)$ 0120 $ '$ # % ( !& % "! % ' ! ! % !" # ) # ( * ! ! ( ! + !' $ % & " #! ! ! ( # & ?FK Flij\ZkfiZXe_\cg :X]IfpXccXleZ_glj_\[YXZb k_\pfle^Xe[afYc\jj The reopening of the his- toric Café Royal in central London has been pushed back L=@@9I8?@D to October as work continues `jZ_`\]\o\Zlk`m\ on its transformation into a f]ÔZ\if]9i`k`j_ 159-bedroom luxury hotel. ?fjg`kXc`kp8jjfZ`Xk`fe It had been hoped the hotel would open last month (June) in time for the 2012 Games, with the 800sq m (8,611sq ft) ow can the hospitality industry Akasha Holistic Wellbeing help the young unemployed? By Centre among its facilities. providing jobs and training. It is However, general manager one of the very few industries in Louis Sailer confirmed the ?the UK creating jobs, apprenticeships, place- launch date had been delayed ments and career opportunities. due to the “complex and sen- Café Royal is now set to open in October as a 159-bedroom luxury hotel BHA research shows that hospitality can sitive” nature of the Grade generate 236,000 jobs by 2015, which is half II-listed building’s refurbishment. Architects and Donald Insall Associates to the government’s Youth Contract target for Sailer said: “We had initially hoped and carefully restore these parts of the building. For the next three years. At a major event earlier intended that the Café Royal hotel would be us, quality and execution are paramount.” this month, key employers pledged to reduce open this summer in time for the Olympics. Once complete, the Akasha Holistic unemployment by offering structured work “During the extensive works, we have Wellbeing Centre – developed in partnership placements, apprenticeships and job oppor- uncovered a number of historical treasures with 4SeasonsSpa – will span two floors. tunities in the next three years. and we are working with David Chipperfield Read more: http://lei.sr?a=n2y7o These pledges were given in London at the first of a series of Big Conversations in Hospitality. The Big Conversation is an ini- GB=i\gfikjÈkfl^_Ale\É]fiLB_fk\cfg\iXkfij tiative of the Talent and Skills Leadership Group of Business in the Community UK hotel operators experienced sharp declines occupancy drop by 9.0 per cent to 82.0 per (BiTC) – one of Prince Charles’s chari- in occupancy levels during June as economic cent – compared with 90.1 per cent last June. ties – and aims to boost dialogue between concerns at home and overseas brought the Hotels outside London faired slightly better, employers and youngsters. sector’s recent recovery to an end. with an average fall of 3.0 per cent in occu- The event brought together more than 140 According to figures released by PKF Hotel pancy from 78.3 per cent to 76.0 per cent. young people and senior industry executives Consultancy Services, London hotels saw Read more: http://lei.sr?a=P7W5r and was organised by Whitbread and Thistle Hotels, along with a number of other com- panies in conjunction with Springboard and the BHA. The aim: to encourage more hos- I\gfik1>\e\iXk`fePZfek`el\kf\Xkflk pitality companies to introduce structured work placements and apprenticeships. Generation Y consumers – Pledges were led by event chair Patrick those aged between 18- and Dempsey, the managing director of 34-years-old – continue to Whitbread’s hotels and restaurants division, eat and drink out despite chal- which includes Premier Inn. Whitbread has lenging economic conditions, image: daniel korzeniewski/shutterstock.com pledged to fill half of all new jobs from the according to new research. ranks of the unemployed and recruit 500 BDRC Continental and apprenticeships this year. He urged other Deloitte’s annual Taste of the companies to make similar pledges. Nation report showed that We’ve made a good start but more pledges young people dine out 29 per are needed – visit http://lei.sr?a=U8w4s to cent more often compared make yours. With more than 200,000 sec- with the same time last year. tor businesses, if every one offered one work UK consumers go out placement and employed one more local for food and drink on aver- person, we would meet our growth target. age 19.8 times per month The BHA is working with Springboard – 13 per cent higher than last and BiTC to roll out more Big Conversations, year and driven primarily by Generation Y consumers fuelled the growth in eating and drinking out both regionally and sectorally – and the cen- Generation Y consumers. tral topic of the next Hospitality and Tourism There was an 18 per cent increase in the num- Deloitte’s Jon Lake said: “The market remains Summit on 11 June 2013, organised by the ber of times people in the south east currently resilient owing to Generation Y’s more carefree BHA, will be the Big Conversation. The BHA go out for food or drink, although all other UK lifestyle and a touch of austerity fatigue.” is putting its own pledge into action. regions also showed signs of growth. Details: http://lei.sr?a=V9G8S () I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 At Cadbury we’ve got some fantastic initiatives to help you maximise the biggest sales opportunity* of our lifetime. So don’t miss out! Read the following and get them working. It’s never too early to get started. t(FUJOWPMWFEXIFSFWFSZPVBSFThe London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are not just confined to London. Events are happening all over the UK, including Cadbury Spots v Stripes community activities. (visit www.cadbury.co.uk/london2012/community for more information) t5BLFBEWBOUBHFPG$BECVSZ/1%BOEQSPNPUJPOT by stocking early and placing them in promotional displays. Want more advice? 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London 2012 Emblems, mascots and mascot logos TM © LOCOG 2007 – 2010 * Visit Britain, LOCOG, Golden Bear OV6041 8IKJ 8dY@K`feJZfkcXe[lem\`cj [`^`kXc]le[]fiXikjj\Zkfi K_\KXebjfg\eXkKXk\Df[\ie AmbITion Scotland has launched the new Tate Modern has unveiled The £400,000 Make:IT:Happen fund in a bid to Tanks – one of the world’s first assist groups in capitalising on opportuni- permanent exhibition spaces ties presented by digital technology. for live art, installation and The fund comprises four investment performance works – housed strands, including AmbITion Approach within the former London offering up to £5,000 towards those in the power station’s oil tanks. early stages of digital development. A commission from Korean Sustainable AmbITion also offers support artist Sung Hwan Kim is the image: tate photography worth up to £5,000 to help groups become first to be installed in the new more carbon-aware and improve green cre- space, which had remained dentials through new approaches. vacant following the decom- Read more: http://lei.sr?a=s7e1d missioning of the Bankside Power Station in 1981. A Tate Modern spokesper- son said: “The Tanks are raw, The Tanks – a new “anchor and home” for live art and film programmes industrial spaces which pro- vide an anchor and home for the live art and Authority, along with a range of other dona- film programmes, which have previously been tions from foundations and individuals. presented in spaces around Tate Modern.” Exhibition space will increase by 60 per The creation of The Tanks has marked the cent as a result of the Herzog and de Meuron- first stage of the wider £215m Tate Modern designed project, which will also include a new Project, which has received £50m from the building adjoining the existing site. government and £7m from the Greater London Details: http://lei.sr?a=0K4S3 The new facility will be BREEAM Excellent rated :fleZ`ccfijkfi\a\Zkjfc\Y`[]fi=\c`ojkfn\k_\Xki\ >i\\ec`^_k]fi,%.dXikj Yl`c[`e^XkEfin`Z_Zfcc\^\ Suffolk Coastal District Council’s (SCDC) cab- future of the venue, but cabinet members have inet is poised to reject the sole bid to operate been recommended to reject the proposal. City College Norwich (CCN) has been Felixstowe’s Spa Pavilion as a leisure and enter- SCDC currently invests more than £250,000 granted detailed planning permission for tainment venue when it meets on 24 July. a year in the Spa Pavilion, but a “substantial” a proposed new £5.7m building to house its The council had conducted a “thorough” increase was needed for modernisation. creative and performing arts students. procurement process in order to secure the Details: http://lei.sr?a=z7W0c Due to open in September 2013, the com- plex features a Norfolk barn-style design and is to include performing arts rehearsal spaces for dance and acting. CC;:fg\eje\n?XZbe\pZlckliXcZ\eki\ Digital media facilities and space for tra- ditional art and design disciplines will also A new cultural centre has form part of the new building, which will opened next to the Olympic meet the BREEAM Excellent standard. Park, following the renovation Read more: http://lei.sr?a=Y6v6o of a derelict building by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC). E\n.d[`^`kXcI;]le[ It is anticipated that the new ]fi (+ I\X[C\`jli\Fggfikle`k`\jfec`e\1nnn%c\`jli\fggfikle`k`\j%Zf%lb&[`^`kXc Kn`kk\i17c\`jli\fggj :P9 8ggifmXc]fiJflk_\e[Dlj\ldgifgfjXcj Councillors have approved a £35m project which includes a new museum for Southend. The scheme is to be under- taken in two phases, with the first involving stabilising the cliffs at a site to the south of Clifftown Parade Gardens. The current Windsor Park site will be overhauled A second phase will include the AEW Architects- ?Xd`ckfe8iZ_`k\Zkjkf designed museum, which will c\X[9\c]XjkjkX[`ldk\Xd boast more than 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) of space for its Hamilton Architects have been appointed permanent displays. A res- by the Irish Football Association to lead the taurant, a café and a shop will integrated consulting team for Northern also form part of the build- Ireland’s National Stadium Project. ing, with museum functions AEW Architects have drawn up plans for the new museum development The Belfast-based design practice joins located over four floors. Edmond Shipway, Arup, Rider Levett Plans had been due to go before Southend- A council report said: “The proposed museum Bucknall and Ben Veenbrink on working on-Sea Borough Council’s development control complex offers the opportunity to regenerate on the multi-million pound project. committee at an earlier date, but faced a last- this area of the cliffs and seafront.” Designs are to be drawn up for an minute challenge from a group of residents. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=x1V3f 18,000-capacity venue on the site of the existing stadium at Windsor Park, with plans to be submitted by December. *,'dc\`jli\gcXej]fiE\n_Xm\e6 Details: http://lei.sr?a=g2z9e A major £350m leisure devel- IEC@jkXikjnfibfeÊb\p opment has been proposed for ]\Xkli\Ëf]DldYc\jgcXe Newhaven, East Sussex, which is expected to incorporate a Work has started on a £9.5m boathouse at new waterpark and a hotel. image: gordana sermek/shutterstock.com the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s The project will be led by (RNLI) station in Mumbles – a “key feature” Round Table Entertainments, in the regeneration of Mumbles Pier. which has been in talks with Located at the head of the 113-year-old Lewes District Council (LDC), structure, construction of the building and although the local authority slipway will complement a £39m leisure has insisted that residents will scheme planned by pier owner Ameco. be given the “final say”. Ameco managing director John Bollom According to The Argus, said: “The ability to work in partnership the scheme is to include “the with the RNLI towards this end has been world’s largest waterpark” very much appreciated.” alongside a casino and a hotel, A waterpark is reportedly among plans for the Newhaven development Read more: http://lei.sr?a=D5o4E with a feasibility study into the proposals now underway. talks with the developer, with Newhaven among LDC had already revealed that it had sold a range of locations being considered. =ffkYXccjkX[`ldkf]fid Lewes Road Recreation Ground to Round LDC leader James Page has expressed delight gXikf]>i`djYpjZ_\d\6 Table Entertainments for a hotel scheme, but that Newhaven is now in line for the leisure has now confirmed the development plans. resort but vowed no development would take A community football stadium is among According to the local authority, it had been place without a full public consultation. the facilities being planned as part of a new bound by confidentiality requirements during Read more: xxxx leisure development on a 22.7-hectare (56- acre) area of land in Grimsby. North East Lincolnshire Council has GcXejjlYd`kk\[]fifm\i_Xlcf]9flie\dflk_j`k\ agreed to give Simons Developments the next 12 months in which to investigate the Bournemouth Borough Council has submitted cultural performances and sporting events. viability of redeveloping the site. plans for the redevelopment of the Waterfront Seasonal activities are also proposed. The firm will work with Grimsby Town site into an outdoor events arena. It is anticipated the arena will open ahead Football Club on drawing up the propos- If planning permission is approved, the of summer 2013. 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