A leisure centre at risk of closure is to get a £2.5 million upgrade, including a refurbished soft play area and cafe. The future of Maidstone Leisure Centre in Mote Park was up in the air after the last borough council meeting where concerns over the building’s safety and costly maintenance bill were discussed. Councillors heard the costs of maintaining the swimming pool and gym had rocketed by £1 million in the last year. Cllr Paul Harper (Ind) called for plans for its future to be made urgently, with the risk that otherwise the facility may be forced to close. But after the most recent meet…
