Eastbourne could be getting its first PureGym
and live on Freeview channel 276
The unit at Hampden Retail Park in Lottbridge Drove, between B&Q and Dreams, was a Mothercare store until November 2019.
The baby and maternity retailer went into administration and closed all its remaining UK stores by January 2020.
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The site has been used as a vaccine centre most recently but the Sovereign Harbour Community Centre in Pevensey Road took over with this purpose and the building has been vacant since September last year as a result.
Now plans have been submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council for the space to be converted into a PureGym, including the installation of a mezzanine floor.
Plans show the site would include a general gym area and studios for fitness classes.
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Currently PureGym has 260 branches nationwide, but the closest one is Brighton.
The target determination date August 5 (reference: 220432).