Chichester mayor says charging fitness instructors to run classes in public parks 'seems unfair' - District council offers explanation
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Those who hold exercise classes were last week warned by Chichester District Council that they must carry an official license, which costs £40 per month for one to one sessions only, or £80 per month for one to one and group sessions.
It followed an increase in outdoor exercise classes taking place in parks and green spaces, whilst gyms and indoor venues remain closed during the pandemic. Read more hereRichard Plowman, Mayor of Chichester and chairman of the Priory Park Society, said the decision would likely increase the financial strain on fitness instructors and personal trainers, many of whom have been unable to make money whilst gyms have been closed.
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