PLANS for an extension at a Spen Valley leisure centre are set to be announced.

The new-build at Spenborough Pool and Fitness Complex, Bradford Road, Liversedge, would replace some services in the Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre in Cleckheaton.

Councillor David Sheard, leader of Kirklees Council, said: “We have discussed at policy committee the development of a new sports facilities strategy, currently being undertaken with the support of Sport England.

“We intend to take a strategic approach to facility development to ensure that any investment of very scarce resources meets strategic Council objectives and the most pressing needs of our communities.

“This looks to be a plan worth considering. The modular build extension would cater for the health and fitness opportunities that are currently in place at Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre, which equals almost 50 per cent of current use of the site.

“We know that in the long term there would be a huge issue if there is no swimming provision in the Spen Valley. The ambition to build a new sports centre to include swimming at Princess Mary is an ambition shared by local people and the Council which has adopted this as a priority.”