Stoke-on-Trent City Council has announced a new strategy to 'modernise' leisure and sports facilities across the city.

The new Indoor Facilities Strategy, which will cover the next 18 years, will guide investment in sports halls, swimming pools, gyms and other indoor leisure venues.

The council explained that short term priorities include "essential improvements" at Fenton Manor Sports Complex and Dimensions, as well as energy efficient upgrades.

The strategy will also look at expanding concessionary pricing, improving community access to sports halls and improving partnerships with schools and sports clubs.

Long-term plans include feasibility work on the future of Fenton Manor, with options drawn up for a potential new flagship city centre leisure facility.

Cllr Majid Khan, cabinet member for health integration and wellbeing at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "This strategy is necessary to transforming the city's leisure services going forward.

"It is important that facilities are catered to residents and serve their needs, as exercise and moving your body is essential for your physical and mental health.

"We're working with partners across the city to ensure that Stoke-on-Trent's leisure facilities will be fit for purpose for years to come."

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The strategy was created following an independent needs assessment carried out in 2024, which looked at checking capacity, quality and local demand.

A spokesperson for Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: "It found that while Stoke-on-Trent has some excellent facilities, many are either outdated or operating at capacity."