Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 13922

Swimming Pools: Closures

Tabled: 12 November 2024
Answered: 20 November 2024

Question

Rupert Lowe

Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many public pools closed in each of the last ten years.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
Since 2015, 279 swimming pools on sites owned by Local Authorities have closed. At the same time, 248 swimming pools have opened. Facilities may close for a number of reasons: this can include the rationalisation of multiple older facilities into a modern...
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