Sutton leisure centres reopen after £1.35m refurbishment by Everyone Active
David Weir and Westcroft centres will close next week for upgrades as part of the council-backed programme
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Sutton Council’s leisure centres have begun reopening after a £1.35m refurbishment programme led by operator Everyone Active. The Phoenix Centre in North Cheam and Cheam Leisure Centre reopened on 17 July and 31 July 2026, following upgrades to gym equipment and workout spaces.
The second phase of the programme will see David Weir Leisure Centre in Carshalton close on 6 August, with Westcroft Leisure Centre in Coulsdon following on 10 August. Both sites will reopen on 14 August and 29 August respectively, after temporary closures for refurbishment.
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What the refurbishment includes
The investment covers new gym equipment, upgraded workout areas and improved training environments across all four sites. Cheam and Westcroft leisure centres will receive full gym refurbishments, while The Phoenix Centre and David Weir Leisure Centre will have Technogym equipment installed.
Rebecca Eyles, contract manager at Everyone Active, said the first phase of the programme had been completed successfully. She told *Your Local Guardian*: "We're delighted to have completed the first phase of our £1.35 million investment programme and to welcome members back to the newly refurbished gyms at The Phoenix Centre and Cheam Leisure Centre."
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These fantastic new facilities are just the beginning, and we're looking forward to delivering the next phase of improvements at David Weir Leisure Centre and Westcroft Leisure Centre.
Rebecca Eyles, contract manager at Everyone Active
Eyles acknowledged that the upcoming closures would cause temporary disruption but said the investment would provide better facilities for members across Sutton. During the closures, members will be able to use other Everyone Active sites in the borough.
What happens next
The refurbishment programme is part of a wider commitment by Everyone Active and Sutton Council to improve leisure facilities in the borough. No further closures or upgrades have been announced beyond the current phase.
Members affected by the closures can find details of alternative facilities on the Everyone Active website. The council has not specified whether additional support will be provided for users during the disruption.
Questions this report answers
+Which leisure centres have reopened after refurbishment?
The Phoenix Centre in North Cheam and Cheam Leisure Centre reopened on 17 July and 31 July 2026. Both have new gym equipment and upgraded workout spaces as part of the £1.35m investment by Everyone Active.
+When will David Weir and Westcroft leisure centres close for refurbishment?
David Weir Leisure Centre in Carshalton will close on 6 August, and Westcroft Leisure Centre in Coulsdon will close on 10 August 2026. Both will reopen on 14 August and 29 August respectively after upgrades.
+What does the £1.35m refurbishment include?
The investment covers new gym equipment, upgraded workout areas and improved training environments. Cheam and Westcroft will receive full gym refurbishments, while The Phoenix Centre and David Weir will get Technogym equipment.
+Can members use other facilities during the closures?
Yes, members can use alternative Everyone Active leisure centres in Sutton during the closures. Details of available sites are published on the operator’s website.
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