Leisure trust news & features
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric
data of their employees to be used for attendance checks and the resulting salary payments.
news •
23 Feb 2024
Live Active Leisure commissioned Matrix to transform the sports hall at Bell’s Sports Centre into an impressive 126-station gym
HCM issue 9 2022
Inverclyde Leisure is on a mission that has boosted attendance by 60 per cent. We talk to the CEO about how a community-centric approach is driving success
HCM issue 8 2022
The industry veteran and new chair of the UK Active Membership Council shares insights into growing his business over 35 years and reveals his aims for his new role at UK Active
HCM issue 4 2022
Marcus Kingwell on music licencing policy and John Harling on SLT’s COVID programme
HCM issue 8 2021
Suppliers share new offerings that meet the evolving needs of consumers
HCM issue 6 2021
Aneurin Leisure has refitted its gyms with new Precor kit
HCM issue 5 2021
Martyn Allison says the sector is comfortable when data confirms how good things are, but less comfortable when it exposes our weaknesses
HCM issue 5 2021
Members are returning post-lockdown expecting a fully integrated service, meaning digital
connectivity has never been more important.
product innovation •
29 Apr 2021
A third of leisure trusts will face ‘unviability’ in the next six months, says the CEO of Community Leisure UK
HCM issue 7 2020
Oldham Leisure Centre has become the local foodbank operations hub
HCM issue 5 2020
How can clubs generate income during the closures? We ask the experts
HCM issue 4 2020
A look at some of the impressive digital offerings clubs have created in lightning fast time, to keep members active at home
HCM issue 4 2020
Leisure trust 1610 will begin offering DNA testing to members at the leisure centres it runs on behalf
of local authorities across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
news •
28 Jan 2020
Paul Bedford on the best ways to operate in an increasingly competitive market
HCM issue 1 2020
Legend Leisure Services has delivered an elegant website solution for ANGUSalive
HCM issue 10 2019
With functional training continuing to
grow in popularity, the floor is often as
important as any equipment. We take a
look at the latest interactive options
HCM issue 6 2019
Leisure trust GLL and Belfast City
Council will invest £105m over the next
decade. We talk to the chair about the
impact of the social enterprise model
HCM issue 5 2019
In his first column for HCM, Jak Phillips
looks at how close the fitness industry is
getting to mainstream adoption
HCM issue 9 2018
Xn Leisure is revolutionising the physical activity sector by helping operators unlock the power of their activity data
HCM issue 7 2017
Sentinel Leisure Trust’s innovative model sees its commercial arm driving revenue to keep its leisure offering affordable
HCM issue 6 2016
A look at how How Inverclyde Leisure has driven business transformation, cut costs and grown revenues
HCM issue 6 2016
The value of exercise for mental health, and maintaining personal connections with members in a virtual era – these were some of the topics discussed at the panel debate that kicked off SIBEC Europe 2015 on the Costa Blanca, Spain, in November
HCM issue 1 2016
Alliance Leisure smoothed the way through design and build for clients in Doncaster and Cwmbran
HCM issue 6 2015
How can you get more members attending more often and recommending your club to their friends and family?
HCM issue 10 2014
How will your club fare at this year’s Health Club Awards? Winners will be announced at LIW 2014
HCM issue 9 2014
The CEO of Life Leisure talks to Kate Cracknell about challenging the public health commissioners, and about totally rethinking the model of fitness facilities
HCM issue 8 2014
Sean James reports on the growing functionality and popularity of apps among gym members and health club operators alike
HCM issue 6 2014
Part eight of a nine-part series Whether it’s pre-sales assistance, staff training or a complete ‘no-results, no-fee’ package, Alliance has a bespoke solution to support all businesses
HCM issue 5 2014
With today's activity tracking devices, reward schemes can acknowledge actual activity, not just attendance
HCM issue 4 2014
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