Cowbridge Leisure Centre Engagement

📅 Date: 20th & 22nd March 2024

📍 Location: Cowbridge Leisure Centre

🙋 Type of engagement:

    • Drop-in engagement during after school and early evening.
    • Distributed QR codes to website and hardcopy questionnaires.
    • Meeting and speaking to community members using the facilities (including playing fields and skate park).

🗣️ Who we spoke to: Local residents -Around 40 people each day

Facilitators: Placemaking Officer

🚀 Emerging Themes

  • Youth Provision: More sports facilities, skate park improvements, and indoor spaces.
  • Recreational Facilities: Better leisure centre equipment and warm spaces with Wi-Fi.
  • Community Engagement: People are happy to share ideas and get involved in Placemaking.

💬 Comments

“Indoor climbing wall.”

“The skate park needs upgrading.”

“More indoor spaces with Wi-Fi would be great.”

“Happy to share ideas when asked—good to see this happening."

📢 Summary

Top requests included:

  • New 4G football pitch
  • Upgrade MUGA
  • Upgraded skate park.
  • Indoor climbing wall.
  • Indoor facilities and warm spaces with Wi-Fi.

Residents have highlighted the need for more spaces and activities for young people as a key priority. While the Leisure Centre remains popular, many feel that the equipment could be improved and expanded to better serve all age groups. In particular, the Soft Play equipment could be improved and updated, and families would love to see fresh, modern facilities introduced to create a more enjoyable experience for children and young people alike.