Residents have welcomed the proposed overhaul of a leisure centre – but say while upgrades are needed it will be a shame to see the loss of the “fun bits”. It comes as the next phase of the planning process to demolish and rebuild part of the ageing Tides Leisure Centre, in Deal, has been launched with a series of public engagement sessions. The renovation project is estimated to cost £19 million and will see a five-lane 25m swimming pool installed at the Park Avenue site, plus new health and fitness stations, toning tables, multi-activity and spin studios, and café area. Documents show a sixt…
