Swim and gym prices set to rise above inflation
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Inflation-busting price increases are on the way at a large Worcester leisure centre, with its operators blaming energy and staffing costs.
The price of an adult swim at Perdiswell Leisure Centre could rise 6.8% – from £7.30 to £7.80 – if the new charges are approved.
Fitness class fees would increase by 5.6% to £9.50, while the price of annual memberships would go up 4.9%.
Bosses at Freedom Leisure, the site's operator, said staffing and energy bills were rising faster than income as Worcester City Council were asked to approve the new prices.
A report on the price hikes, which outstrip the UK's 3.6% inflation rate, revealed energy costs had more than doubled in recent years, despite efforts to slash consumption.
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