A NEW state-of-the-art fitness suite in Fair Oak is looking to provide the community with a step in the healthy direction.

Eastleigh mayor Councillor June Hughes unveiled the new facility at Wyvern Technology College in Botley Road, Fair Oak, and took a few steps on the treadmill.

The centre, is one of only two in Hampshire that has gained Sport England's Fully Inclusive Initiative award, and received £2.4m funding from various bodies including the National Lottery and Eastleigh Council.

The facilities won the approval of Cllr Hughes, who said: "I'm glad to see that everybody can come here, it really is a wonderful resource for the community and well done for all those involved in providing it."