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Gateshead leisure centre closures confirmed as council accused of running sites 'into the ground'

Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley Swimming Centre will be closed on July 21, though it is hoped that both can reopen under community ownership by next spring

Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2023

Gateshead Leisure Centre and Birtley pool set to shut down in July – but both could still reopen

The two leisure centres are now expected to close on July 21, but there are firm hopes that they could be back in use within a matter of months under new ownership

Chronicle Live · Jun 14, 2023