The former Kelmscott Leisure Centre has officially reopened as Walthamstow Leisure Centre this week as part of the council's £24m investment across the borough's five leisure facilities.

Refurbishments to the centre include a revamped sports hall with new flooring, an expanded gym, a resurfaced outdoor pitch, refurbished squash courts, new reception with fast track entry and upgraded changing rooms.

Leader of Waltham Forest Council Chris Robbins said: "It's been refreshed inside and out, with the upgraded flooring helping to make it a first rate facility.

"We're investing in all of the borough's leisure centres to encourage more residents to get fitter and healthier."

Last month the Leyton Gym reopened following refurbishment and Leyton Leisure Lagoon is currently closed for renovations.

The council investment in leisure facilities complements wider works to regenerate the borough, including a £1.3m investment in local parks.