A DANCE studio is part of the plans for a proposed new leisure centre on the site of Charters School.

The new leisure centre, which will form part of the Charters campus, will include a six-lane swimming pool (for public and school use), a sports hall with eight badminton courts (for public and school use), a 60-station gym, a dance studio and spinning studio.

Residents are being asked for their feedback on the proposals as part of a consultation period.

Cllr Samantha Rayner, cabinet member for culture and communities, said: “This proposed new leisure centre, would give residents in the south of the borough and pupils at Charters School access to additional state-of-the-art, modern leisure facilities without needing to travel.

“We are very keen to hear from users of the current site, pupils, staff and the parents and guardians of those who attend Charters School as well as other local residents to get their views of the proposals.”

The centre is expected to cost £14.2 million, with a multi-million pound investment from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Once residents have given their views and opinions, outline designs will be developed before a planning application is submitted in early 2019.

Cllr Christine Bateson, principle member for neighbourhood planning, Ascot and the Sunnings said: “This proposed investment would ensure that residents in the south of the borough have improved access to sports and leisure facilities.

"This public opportunity to comment on the design proposals will also ensure that any investment we make meets resident’s needs and provides them with vital facilities in the years to come.”