Carlton Active Replaces Old Centre | Nottingham News

Carlton’s beloved Richard Herrod Centre is getting the axe — and with it, the Gedling Indoor Bowls Club’s longtime home. The council’s new Carlton Active leisure center, set to open late 2026, promises a sleek modern upgrade with an eight-lane pool, gym, studios, cafe, and soft play — but no indoor bowls. That’s sparked outrage among the club’s 300 members, especially older players worried about losing their community hub. The council says adding a bowls hall would cost millions and require hefty annual subsidies, making the project financially risky. Demolition begins September 28, 2026 — and locals are divided on whether progress just left a hole in their neighborhood’s heart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdd74d0c5d782271