National Fitness Day Powers A Month of Movement Across County Durham National Fitness Day is a national campaign organised by UKactive to encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active. This year it takes place on Wednesday 24 September with the theme is ‘Powered by you!”. The aim of the day is to […]
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-Durham County Council Celebrates Five Prestigious UK Active Awards Nominations
Durham County Council Celebrates Five Prestigious UK Active Awards Nominations
Durham County Council is proud to announce its recognition as a finalist in five categories at the prestigious UK Active Awards 2025, which honour outstanding contributions to the UK’s physical activity sector. This year’s awards attracted a record number of entries, making Durham’s achievement especially noteworthy. The nominations reflect the council’s dedication to innovation, investment, and community-focused initiatives […]
-Leisure centre transformed into a hub for young people leaving care
Leisure centre transformed into a hub for young people leaving care
A leisure centre in Durham has been transformed into a community hub supporting young people transitioning out of care. Durham County Council chose The Louisa Centre as the location for the new Connect hub to give care leavers easier access to other facilities and help them to build links and networks in the local community. […]