A national gym chain has issued an update on the opening of its new site in Sidcup which was originally set to open last year.   

A planning application to replace the former Lamorbey Swimming Centre was submitted by PureGym to Bexley Council in November 2022.

The chain announced in March 2023 that it was “excited” to open at the Station Road branch in late summer 2023.

A spokesperson for PureGym told the News Shopper that the landlord has faced further delays to the building programme.

It added that it’s unable to commit to an opening date, but it is working closely together with the landlord to open as soon as possible.

The spokesperson explained: “We understand that members have been waiting a long time for the gym to open and apologise for the inconvenience caused by these delays.

“In December we contacted all members to reassure that they are still guaranteed the special sign-up offer when the gym opens or to offer a refund of their deposit if that is their preference.

“We will continue to keep members updated with our progress."

The initial statement released by Pure Gym in March 2023 says: “We are excited to be bringing affordable, flexible fitness to Sidcup in late summer 2023.

"With low-cost, zero-contract memberships, we will provide members with an extensive range of equipment and classes to suit everybody’s fitness needs, which they will be able to use at their leisure 24/7.

"We can’t wait to welcome new members through our doors later this year.”