Construction of Clackmannanshire's new wellbeing facility and Lochies School is advancing quickly and remains on track to welcome the public from the start of October 2027, according to a report to the Council.

The project's official name — Clackmannanshire's Wellbeing Village — has been agreed, reflecting the connected offer of health, wellbeing and learning services for people across the county. Lochies School will retain its own name and identity within the Village.

With a year to go, the venue is set to provide a modern, accessible destination for all ages. It will bring together new swimming pools, a gym and fitness studios, a sports hall, an outdoor five-a-side pitch, soft play and climbing, alongside a new public park, café, library provision, social spaces, and walking and wheeling routes.

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Preparations for opening are under way, with plans for activities and services being developed, recruitment and staff training progressing, and operational arrangements being put in place to ensure the facility is ready from day one.

Cllr Graham Lindsay, spokesperson for People, said: "I'm really excited that we can now put a name to what is going to be a fantastic new facility for Clackmannanshire – Clackmannanshire's Wellbeing Village.

"I think that name really captures what we are trying to create. This isn't simply a new leisure centre – it will be a place where people of all ages can come together to be active, learn, socialise, access support and improve their wellbeing.

"The word 'Village' is important because this is about bringing things together. From swimming, sport and fitness to our library, café, park, community spaces and family support, there will be something here for everyone.

"With just a year to go, it's incredibly exciting to see the building taking shape and to be able to start talking about Clackmannanshire's Wellbeing Village as the place our community will soon be able to enjoy.

"The next phase will involve the creation of jobs through the recruitment and training of the important staff who will help us run the wide range of services and programmes that will be on offer across the Wellbeing Village."