Milestone
Work starts on main building of 30m pound Huntingdon sport hub
By Staff Writer | 22 October 2026
Construction of the main building at the Huntingdon Sport and Health Hub is under way, after Huntingdonshire District Council committed 30m pounds to the redevelopment of One Leisure Huntingdon.
The council announced on 16 October 2026 that Universal Group is now beginning work on the main building at One Leisure Huntingdon, and that construction work was starting this month. It follows the start of work on a new 3G football pitch at the site.
The council has committed 30m pounds to the project, including 10.3m pounds of Community Infrastructure Levy funding. It says the scheme aims to generate more than 1.6m pounds in wellbeing benefits through increased youth participation in sport and physical activity.
What is being built
The hub forms part of a wider redevelopment of leisure provision in Huntingdon. The council's earlier announcement of the start of construction listed expanded swimming facilities, improved health and fitness spaces, better accessibility and new outdoor sports facilities among the planned improvements.
The wider programme also includes new padel and pickleball courts, completion of the 3G football pitch and further improvements to existing facilities. The council expects construction to continue until autumn 2028.
How the project reached site
Planning permission for the hub has already been secured. On 29 July 2026 the council held a ceremony to mark the start of phase 1, with representatives of the council, its project partners and stakeholders, including St Peter's School. At that stage the council said the football pitch was due to be completed in autumn 2026 and that its approval of the 30m pound investment allowed the project to move from detailed design to construction and completion.
The council said it will continue to work with partners, stakeholders and local residents during construction and will report progress as milestones are reached.
Councillor Debbie Mickelburgh, the council's executive councillor for communities, health and leisure, said:
The start of construction is an exciting step forward for the Huntingdon Sport and Health Hub project. We look forward to seeing the hub take shape and the positive impact it will have in supporting active lifestyles and improving health outcomes for the residents in our district.
Councillor Debbie Mickelburgh, Executive Councillor for Communities, Health and Leisure, Huntingdonshire District Council
St Peter's School is among the stakeholders in the project. Its principal, Emma Butler, said:
We are delighted that St Peter's School can play a role in helping to bring this exciting vision to life. It will create outstanding opportunities for our students to develop their sporting talents, build confidence and enjoy being active, whilst also providing a valuable resource for the wider community.
Emma Butler, Principal, St Peter's School
Huntingdon Town Council has also worked with the district council, the school and the sports clubs based at the site to shape the plans, according to the district council's announcement.