Carlton's New Leisure Center Sparks Debate | Nottingham News

Carlton’s future just got a splash of controversy as plans emerge for a sleek, £30 million leisure hub called Carlton Active — set to replace the shuttered Richard Herrod Centre and Carlton Forum. Designed to be more compact and modern, the new center will pack an eight-lane pool, gym, studios, café, soft play, and community spaces — but at a steep price. The big snag? No indoor bowls hall, which has angered the Gedling Indoor Bowls Club’s 300+ members, many of whom are older and fear isolation. Councils say adding bowls would cost millions upfront plus £500k annually — making the project financially risky. Critics call it a “white elephant,” while officials insist the old centers were already draining funds with over £2m in repairs needed yearly. Demolition kicks off September 28, 2026, with the new center slated for completion by late 2026. 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/6781ed536886e8fc