Councils across England and Wales are cracking down on free and donation-based outdoor fitness classes, slapping hefty fees and mountains of paperwork on grassroots groups — from qigong circles to mother-and-baby choirs — forcing some to shut down entirely. Originally designed for commercial trainers, these rules now trap passionate community leaders in bureaucratic traps, with costs often exceeding any income earned. While officials claim it’s about safety and park upkeep, public outcry has led some councils to backtrack — but the patchwork of regulations continues to threaten the very activities that bring joy and connection to public spaces.
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