People in Hazel Grove constituency are set to benefit from a national £20m Government funding boost for swimming pools, with £165,324 set to improve the facilities at Life Leisure Romiley.
The investment in swimming pools and leisure facilities across England means that 196 centres in 103 local authorities will benefit from the funding, supporting over 23 million swims a year.
The Swimming Pool Support Fund was first announced at the March Budget. This first £20 million of funding is going to the swimming pools and leisure centres most at risk of closure or significant service reduction and will be used to help with the recent rise in energy costs, such as paying towards immediate maintenance costs, heating, and pool chemicals.
Welcoming the news, Paul Athans, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Hazel Grove Constituency said:
“I know how important swimming is for many people across our constituency – I also understand that swimming pools and leisure facilities have struggled over recent months as operating costs have increased.
“That is why I welcome the Conservative Government’s investment for Life Leisure Romiley as part of the £20 million fund for swimming pools and leisure facilities across England.
“This funding will help ensure that the swimming pools and leisure facilities that are most at risk of closure can manage the increased operating costs so constituents can continue getting fit and healthy – contributing to the Prime Minister’s long-term aim to cut obesity rates and get millions more people active.”
Sports Minister, Stuart Andrew MP said:
“Leisure centres and pools are vital for millions of people to stay fit and healthy, and we know that many public swimming pools are experiencing greater pressure due to increased operating costs.
“We have heard their concerns and have stepped in to help them make ends meet with £20 million immediate relief, and a further £40 million to help improve sustainability of public swimming pools over the long term.
"This is part of our support for grassroots sports facilities with more than £400 million in order to achieve our ambitious target of getting 3.5 million more people active by 2030.”
